Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Skegness; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Lincolnshire is seeking a part-time Lead Vet Surgeon to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 DOE, along with a £5,000 welcome bonus and a focus on work-life balance with no out-of-hours work. You will enjoy benefits such as private medical insurance, CPD support, and generous holidays. The practice prides itself on providing quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

£1250 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon, particularly in small animal practice.
• RCVS accreditation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and medical procedures on small animals.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care to pets.
• Manage a caseload and collaborate with a small team.

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus plus £3,000 Relocation Allowance

We are currently looking to recruit a Lead Vet Surgeon to join our team at Orby Vets.

Orby vets is a one site practice situated in a small village just outside Skegness in Lincolnshire. We have the perks of the beach and the beautiful countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds nearby.

Orby is a lively small animal practice with a loyal client base, seeing an array of cases. We are looking for an additional part time vet to grow our team. We have a team of RVN's and 2 SVN's. We are an RCVS core standards accredited practice and use a local OOH hub, so there are no out of hours requirements.

We have recently updated our ultrasound and have computed radiography as well as the usual multiparameter and blood pressure monitoring equipment. We are in the process of acquiring dental radiography and have a desire to deliver high quality care, any additional equipment to support your practice will be considered.

4 day week, 8.30pm - 6.30pm - no Saturday's, no Bank holidays, no Out of hours.

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 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.