Head Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Wolverhampton seeks a Head Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves leading a dynamic team, ensuring excellent animal care, and promoting work-life balance with flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a dedicated approach to veterinary services.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with relevant experience.
• Experience in a leadership role and ability to manage a team.
• Knowledge of animal health and welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary team and oversee clinical operations.
• Provide high-quality care and treatment to animals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

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At Island Veterinary Associates, we're seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team on a temporary basis for a 12 month mat cover contract. In this role, you'll be based at our recently refurbished site in central Stafford. The role will be based at our Wombourne practice.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Ideally, we're looking for someone to work 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1:4 Saturdays (time in lieu given back). There's no out of hours or on call required. We can support part time applicants as well.

A Bit About Us

We are a friendly team that works well together. Our fantastic team is composed of 4 Vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 6 support staff. The practice offers access an excellent array of kit that includes full idexx lab and a top of the range ultrasound machine.

Here's What The Team Have To Say

"I started at Island Vets in 2013 after being in the profession for 30 years I felt I wanted to settle down in a practice that had a local community and a team environment.

I have been at Island for 11 years and in that time, I have taken on several roles and developed a close relationship with our clients and felt part of a work family for all that time. The past 8 years I have held the position of branch manager at the Wombourne and Gornal practice and I have always felt fully supported in my progression and could not imagine working anywhere else. Work life balance is very high on our priority list at Island, and we promote this and accommodate this wherever possible."- Sarah, Branch Manager

Because our people matter

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 - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
  
  

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
  
  

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
  
  

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary

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