ECC/Night Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Penmellyn Vets; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary group in England is seeking experienced veterinary surgeons for emergency and general practice roles. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, with opportunities for professional development and competitive salaries. Benefits include generous leave, private medical insurance, and comprehensive support for relocation costs.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Financial support for relocation

£1250 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience for ECC position.
• Qualification in ECC or willingness to pursue certification.
• Willingness to expand skills across veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for small animal patients.
• Work collaboratively with a team of veterinary professionals.
• Engage in both day and night shifts depending on the role.

Skills

Emergency and critical care experience

General veterinary practice skills

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

Penmellyn Veterinary Group have two exciting positions available for small animal veterinary surgeons. One position would suit someone who is primarily interested in emergency and critical care, and the second position would suit a true general practitioner with a range of interests or someone with a bias towards small animal medicine.

Join our well equipped sites. Our practice consists of six branches, distributed across mid Cornwall. Our main hospital is located in St Columb Major, a few miles from Newquay. We have a thriving first opinion client base and we also accept referrals in orthopaedic, spinal and soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care. The practice is modern, well-equipped and has a forward-thinking and proactive ethos. We have a large team of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses, and many members of our team have obtained or are working towards further qualifications. We strive towards providing the highest possible standards of veterinary care and client service, and we are constantly exploring ways to improve what we do even further. We have excellent facilities and diagnostic equipment, including an on-site CT scanner.

Role opportunities

The Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) position would suit a veterinary surgeon who has at least two years of experience. We envisage this being a hybrid role that includes both daytime and night work, although the balance between the two is flexible. You would be part of our established ECC team which consists of dedicated day and night hospital vets, supported by our excellent team of RVNs. You may already have a further qualification in ECC (or a related discipline), or you may be someone who is considering a certificate or who just aspires to work at a high level for the benefit of our hospitalised patients and our clients. We are very happy to support and fund certificate study if this is something that you are considering. This position could be part time or full time, and we have several rota options available.

General Practitioner opportunity

Be part of our supportive and friendly team. You would be part of our vibrant team of veterinary surgeons with a large range of clinical interests and expertise. This role could be an opportunity to expand your skills in one or more areas, or to continue to develop your skills and interests across the board. A full time role would involve a varied rota between First Opinion and Out of Hours ECC work. We can accommodate part time applicants through a range of different rota options. Again, we are very happy to support and fund certificate study if this would be of interest to you.

Benefits and support

As part of the IVC Evidensia group, we have access to a wealth of resources, clinical knowledge and information. We can offer an impressive spectrum of employment benefits, including 6.6 weeks of holiday per year, company sick pay, pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a generous staff discount scheme and also discounts on a range of external products and services. We can also assist you with meeting the costs associated with moving to this part of the country through a generous relocation package.

Why join us

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Care Fund: £1250 per annum to spend
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits: a range of optional benefits
• Discounts/cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE