Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Ashford is looking for a passionate small animal vet to join their supportive team. With flexible schedules and excellent facilities, you will deliver high-quality veterinary care across two branch locations. Enjoy a balanced workweek, numerous employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Learning and development opportunities

BVA membership

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal vet needed with relevant qualifications.
• Driving license required for multiple branches.
• Willingness to embrace a flexible working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary care for small animals at multiple locations.
• Utilize excellent facilities, including CT and ultrasound.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Passionate about veterinary care

Experience with small animals

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Barrow Hill Veterinary Hospital, Ashford, Ashford, South East

Calling all passionate experienced small animal vets! Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

Find a place to excel

Based 50% in our main branch in Ashford and 50% in our New Romney branch - driving licence essential

A Balanced Workweek: Our vets typically work 40 hours spread across 4 days, with one regular day off each week. No gruelling schedules here!

Tailored Flexibility: Open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit your needs, from part-time to shorter shifts.

Excellent facilities and equipment with onsite CT scanner, laparoscopy , ultrasound and endoscopy

Shift pattern : 10 hour shifts, either 8-6.30 , 9-7.30 or 10-8.30 with 8.30-11.30 every other Saturday morning in New Romney (shorter shift on the Friday) No OOH or on call

Our supportive Team

Join a group of 9 skilled Veterinary Surgeons and 11 RVNs, one SVN and an ANA. We also have a supportive client care team as well as a dedicated insurance processor and bookings clerk. Visiting specialists available in orthopaedics, cardiology and ophthalmology and three of our vets hold AVP certificates. Make use of our fantastic network that encourages knowledge sharing and growth.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? Let's talk about your aspirations and how we can make them a reality. Reach out today and let's start a new chapter together!

Because our employee’s 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

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Barrow Hill Veterinary Hospital, Ashford

Maidstone Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN24 8TY, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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 Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.