Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, where you will lead a dedicated team and manage diverse clinical cases. This full-time role offers a flexible work-life balance, allowing you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. Enjoy the tranquility of the countryside while having access to major cities, and benefit from a supportive environment that prioritizes your wellbeing and career development. With competitive pay, generous leave, and opportunities for professional growth, this position is designed to help you achieve your career aspirations while making a positive impact on animal care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Certificate support

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Must have a Veterinary Degree and experience in surgery and consultations.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of surgeries and consultations.
• Provide leadership and support to the clinical team.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Management

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

We are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the Brownlow Vets Pets team as a Senior Vet Surgeon.

This full-time role involves working across our three practices covering Shropshire and the North Wales Border, where you will provide leadership and guidance to our clinical team. Your responsibilities will include managing a diverse caseload of surgeries and consultations, vet rotas and clinical budgets along with supporting our clinical team on the ground whilst offering the opportunity to explore your own clinical interests.

We are currently a 3 Vet practice one with a surgical certificate, one vet currently undergoing an emergency critical care certificate and one 2024 Graduate Vet Surgeon. We have 5 RVNs including our Head Nurse and a dedicated VCA and Client care coordinator team who support us daily.

Work-Life Balance Tailored to You

At Brownlow Vets Pets, we are committed to supporting your work-life balance by offering a flexible rota pattern and working hours. Our aim is to make it effortless for you to strike the right balance between your professional and personal commitments.

We are open 8:30am-6:30pm Mon to Fri and 8:30am-1:00pm on a Saturday. Our full-time vets currently work 4 days a week plus 1 in 3/4 Saturdays; however, if this doesn't work for you, we are open to discussing other options.

Our Story at Brownlow

Nestled on the North Wales/Shropshire Border, our practices offer a unique lifestyle opportunity. Enjoy the tranquility of the countryside while having convenient access to amenities and major cities. From charming cafes and boutique shops to delightful restaurants and scenic dog walks, everything you need is within easy reach. With access to railway lines and a great road network, there is easy travel to Manchester, Chester, and Shrewsbury so that you can enjoy both village living and city adventures.

A Role Tailored to Your Preferences

We believe that your ideal job is uniquely yours. This position offers leadership learning and support to take that next step on your career path. Share your vision for an ideal role, and we will collaborate with you to design a position that maximizes your strengths and passions. Your input is not just valued—it is essential. Your dream job is not just a possibility; it is our commitment.

Employee Wellbeing and Development

Recognising that our people are integral to our success, we prioritise investing in our team, facilities, and processes at Brownlow Vets Pets. Our focus on employee wellbeing, patient care, and client experience is evident in our culture of "civility." We are seeking a candidate with exceptional interpersonal skills, high EI, and a dedication to kindness and respect.

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
• 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 – REMOVE IF PRACTICE DOES NOT COVER
• 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

Border Veterinary Centre, Oswestry

Kensington Gardens, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, SY10 8HA, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

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