Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Sheffield. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance, allowing you to thrive in your veterinary career. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and have access to excellent facilities, including a surgical suite and in-house lab. The practice values professional development, offering generous CPD allowances and opportunities for further qualifications. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a role that supports your growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experienced in Veterinary Surgery with a focus on small animals.
• Knowledge of internal medicine and dentistry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for pets and clients.
• Consult and perform surgeries, supporting team members.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Small Animal Surgery

Oncology

Internal Medicine

Dentistry

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound Scanner

In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus Relocation Allowance of up to £5000

We are looking for an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at White Cross Vets, Handsworth, Sheffield. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with the possibility of a Senior role for those with the experience who are interested in taking the next step in their career.

About the Role

We currently have 3.5 vets with a certificate holder in Small Animal Surgery and one in the process of an Oncology certificate. The site is supported by colleagues at the Doncaster White Cross Vets branch by certificate holders in Internal Medicine and Dentistry. The Vets across both sites work closely with each other to advise and support on each other's cases.

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. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. Our full-time members of the team work 40 hours per week, over 4 days plus inclusion in the Saturday Rota, with TOIL. There are no requirements for OOH.

About the Team

We are well supported by a team of 3 experienced RVNs, a very experienced SVN, and a fantastic VCA, moving into an SVN role later this year. Our front of house team of 3 are second to none and have a fantastic relationship with our clients and still somehow manage to keep all the Vets and nurses organised! As a team, we like to work to very high standards of care for pets and clients, with 15-minute routine consultations and 30 minutes for more complex cases. We are passionate about teaching and enjoy being a training practice for SVN placements. Despite all the hard work and passion for pets, we still find time for team building every month with our Wellbeing days we run in clinic, everything from arts and crafts to turning the prep room into a cinema.

Location

The practice is 15 minutes from the center of Sheffield with excellent transport links from the A1, M1, and M180. We are also located on a bus route to and from Sheffield.

Practice Facilities

Surgical suite, dental x-ray, fully equipped in-house lab, digital x-ray, high-quality ultrasound scanner, HT vista mass scanner, Imagyst cytology, 4 consulting rooms, dual stationed prep room, spacious car park, and a very handy shop next door (we never run out of milk!). Happy to support further development of vets, i.e., certificates. In general, vets would be consulting for 2 days out of 4 with a surgery day and a ‘2nd ops' shift day, though happy to support the applicant's passions and interests and tailor the role to them, interests such as medicine, surgery, dentistry, teaching, etc. Admin time is provided each day for catch up on clinical notes, reporting of lab results, phoning clients, repeat prescriptions, etc., or just time to research and plan cases.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. 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.

White Cross Vets, Handsworth

155-159 Retford Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9LD, United Kingdom

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