Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a South coast veterinary practice focused on high-quality patient care and continuous professional development. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a £1250 CPD allowance and ample annual leave. Embrace outdoor activities and a fulfilling work-life balance while making a difference in pet health.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Discounted staff pet care

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have clinical excellence and patient care.
• Stay current with veterinary advancements.
• Mentor and supervise veterinary surgeons and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure gold standard vetting while promoting a work-life balance.
• Mentor and supervise staff in a supportive environment.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Mentoring

Veterinary advancements

Education

Qualified veterinarian

Job description

Portchester Vets, Fareham, Fareham, South East

South coast veterinary village practice near the waters edge looking for vet to join our amazing , fun team

Your future begins here

Portchester Vets sits in a wonderful location on the South Coast, with access to beaches, forests, hills and lovely cities nearby. There is a wealth of options for fun outside of work on the South Coast, including the New Forest, historic towns such as Winchester and Chichester nearby, and quick trips into London possible. Our staff have a wide range of hobbies including sailing, paddle boarding and horse riding, and have regular meet ups outside of work.

Come and join our friendly and supportive team!

We have a team of 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a wonderful support staff who look after our community of pets in our modern practice. There is digital x-ray and dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, Idexx lab and more.

A focus on gold standard vetting whilst ensuring work life balance, and team happiness is important to us.

What you will bring

Must have clinical excellence and patient care , stay current with veterinary advancements ensuring the practice align with RVCS guidelines and industry best practice. Mentor and supervise veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurse and support staff , promoting an environment of continuous learning and professional development

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Non-accidental injury support

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid 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

Additional

Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Portchester Vets, Fareham

147-149 White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9AY, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.