Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a busy veterinary practice in Hailsham, East Sussex, where your passion for animal care can thrive. This role offers an opportunity to work with high-end equipment and a supportive environment that values your professional development. With a commitment to work-life balance, you can enjoy flexible hours and generous leave while being part of a community that prioritizes employee wellbeing. From a competitive salary to extensive benefits, this is a chance to elevate your veterinary career in a picturesque location close to the coast and vibrant towns. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Welcome bonus up to £3,000

Relocation Allowance up to £2,000

1 month accommodation available

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Cycle to Work scheme

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent clinical and client care.
• Interest in sharing skills with other clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care and treatment to pets.
• Support team development and invest in personal growth.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Care

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

IDEXX Lasercyte

Job description

Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience

Welcome bonus of up to £3,000

Relocation Allowance of up to £2,000

1 month accommodation available

Find a place to excel

We are a busy practice based in Hailsham, East Sussex approximately 7 miles from the coastline, close to Eastbourne and Brighton and with excellent links to London and Gatwick Airport.

We are surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside making us an ideal location for any outdoor or country enthusiast but close enough to larger towns when needed.

Meet our supportive team

Be part of our dedicated team that offers a high standard of care and treatment to our clients and their beloved pets.

Are you passionate about delivering excellent clinical and client care and do you have an interest in sharing your skills with other clinicians?

In return we are willing to invest in your development.

Within our team we have experienced vets, a very strong nursing team, a support team that are passionate in delivering a contented client experience with dedicated practice leadership, this could be the team to help to develop your career to the next level.

Our high-end equipment

At Highcroft we have 2 sites, our main practice is in Hailsham with consult rooms, theatre, radiology suite with digital x-ray and ultrasound, a Dental suite including a Dental machine & dental x-ray, an in-house laboratory including IDEXX lasercyte, a large and fully equipped theatre including operating microscope, blood pressure monitor, pulse ox and capnography. We also have Ophthalmology equipment, separate kennels and cattery. At our Polegate branch we hold mainly nurse and vaccine clinics, this is located about 4 miles away.

Fix or flex - work life balance that works for you

We are always looking ahead and keen to invest in our people and develop from within, so we welcome the chance to support you in your area of interest by funding CPD or further post graduate qualifications.

Part and full-time candidates considered with Saturday rotas evenly shared, but no Sundays, nights, or bank holiday work required. Working hours are between 8am-7pm Monday - Friday and 8:30am - 1pm on Saturdays.

Because our employees matter

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

Work-life balance

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
3. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

Commitment to Diversity

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.

Highcroft Veterinary Group, Hailsham

25 London Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3BN, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Small animals

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