Veteriary Surgeon - Small Animal

Dragon Vets, Prestbury Park; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Cheltenham is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with access to advanced medical equipment and a diverse caseload. The practice values work-life balance and offers flexible rota patterns, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally. With a commitment to continuous professional development, you will receive generous CPD funding and support for further qualifications. If you're looking to make a significant impact in veterinary care while enjoying a fulfilling career, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience in small animal surgery and advanced practitioner status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent client and patient care in a busy veterinary practice.
• Work collaboratively with a large team of vets and nurses.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Care

Surgery

Evidence-Based Medicine

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

CT Scanner

Doppler Ultrasonography

Endoscopy Equipment

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to work at our busy practice, made up of one main hospital and 4 satellite branches. We promote further growth and development within the team, giving you access to a large client base with a wide variety of cases, equipment, CPD, and a supportive team. In this role, you will be working with a large team of dedicated Vets, Nurses, and supporting team members to deliver excellent client & patient care.

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. We’re happy to offer flexibility to both part & full-time applications. A typical full-time role would involve working an average of 37 hours per week over 4 days. You’ll be required to work 1:4 Saturday mornings. No out of hours or on-call required.

A bit about us
Located in the heart of Cheltenham, renowned for horse racing and a thriving bar/restaurant scene, Dragon Vets is an established practice and has invested in specialist equipment including CT, DR, rigid/flexible endoscopy, high-end Doppler ultrasonography, and well-equipped operating facilities including laparoscopic kits and TPLO kits, and much more.

We have a team of 16 vets, including certificate holders with advanced practitioner status in small animal surgery, cardiology, and medicine, and value evidence-based medicine with regular clinical discussions and readily available colleague support. We function as more than a first-opinion practice, often performing complex surgeries and treating intensive medical cases that may otherwise have been referred. Having been established for decades, we have a huge client base which comes with lots of variety in caseload. We have a dedicated, separate out-of-hours team - Vets Now - based within the same building, enabling 24-hour care. Our nursing team is made up of 17 RVNs and 4 SVNs in various stages of their training.

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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
5. 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.

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE