Veterinary Surgeon - Grange Hill Vet Centre

IVC Evidensia UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance with paid leave

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in England is seeking a qualified candidate for a veterinary role at Grange Hill Veterinary Centre. This position offers clinical opportunities in a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, no out-of-hours work, and a welcoming team atmosphere. Benefits include generous leave, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience in veterinary practice preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care to pets.
• Assist in surgeries and medical consultations.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Teamwork

Client Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Ultrasound

Dental X-ray

Job description

Overview

At Grange Hill Veterinary Centre, wee looking for a talented individual to join our compassionate and experienced team. Here, youll find not only excellent clinical opportunities but also a genuinely supportive work environment. The role offers a well-balanced and exciting caseload, split between surgery and medicine. For those who may need it, we can provide temporary accommodation in a self-contained one-bedroom flat located next door to the practice. We're offering a welcome bonus of up to 5000 (pro rata) for new hires, as well as relocation support of up to 5000 for those that require it.

Flexibility and Schedule

Shape Your Schedule: Flexibility that Work for You!

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, a full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week, over 4 days per week, along with our shared Saturday rota (1:3). Saturday's shifts will be 08:45  14:45. Theres no out of hours or on call required with this role.

About Grange Hill Veterinary Centre

One of our biggest strengths is our tight knit team, consisting of 2.5 permanent vets, 1 head RVN, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN, 2 receptionists and 1 PM. With Grange Hill, youll have a fine array of equipment at your disposal including: 4 spacious consult rooms, a fully equipped operating theatre, imaging room with ultrasound and X-ray machines, we have brand new Dental X-ray facilities too, with lots of natural daylight throughout the practice. Our internal lab is extensive and allows us to give same day results for many tests. We also have a euthanasia room separate from our main building where clients and their pets can have the time and privacy needed when saying goodbye to their beloved pet. Our OOH is Pool House Veterinary Hospital which is only a short drive away. We are nestled in the countryside on the outskirts of Lichfield and have a good-sized free carpark, and a separate staff kitchen area, with outside seating to be able to enjoy on your breaks.

Here’s what the team have to say

“I have worked at Grange Hill for 18 months and I have loved every minute of it, I have recently had the pleasure or being promoted to Head Nurse which was an easy decision to make leading such a great team. At Grange Hill we pride ourselves on being professional and treating all patients as though they were our own. We have a good work/life balance and enjoy a friendly atmosphere within the team as well as with our clients”. Helen, Head RVN

An excellent place to live and work

Lichfield is a lovely vibrant city with many bars and eating establishments, surrounded by beautiful countryside, close to Cannock Chase and Chase Water, ideal for long dog walks. We have good network links for Birmingham (approx. 20 miles away) and other major cities, via road or rail.

Benefits and development

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 -

• 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 50 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• 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

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services