Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Birmingham seeks a Veterinarian to join their team, offering a flexible work schedule tailored to candidates' needs. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in a supportive environment, ensuring quality animal care, and participating in continuous professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified vet with a veterinary degree.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care to patients.
• Balance workload between surgery and medicine.
• Consult at branch practices as needed.

Skills

Veterinary care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Here at Fivelands Veterinary Centre, we're excited to be recruiting for a new vet to join our friendly and experienced team based in the vibrant village of Moseley, Birmingham. You'll primarily be based at our main surgery in Moseley, with some consulting at one of our branch practices. The role will offer a well-balanced caseload between medicine & surgery, and we can tailor the caseload to your own clinical interests as best we can.

Shape Your Schedule: Flexibility that Works for You!

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career, and we want to make it 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. Ideally, you'll work 40 hours per week over 4½ days. There are no out-of-hours requirements, and Saturdays are shared on a 1 in 4 basis with time off in lieu.

More about us

Our fantastic group is composed of practices in Moseley, Yardley, and Hall Green. We're an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice with a strong team ethos and a commitment to clinical excellence. Our facilities include: DR digital x-ray, dental x-ray, flexible & rigid endoscopes, class IV companion laser, Idexx lab equipment, new ultrasound machine, and much more! We also offer in-house specialist ultrasonography via Virtual Veterinary Specialists and follow the IVC Care Framework to ensure the highest standards of care. Our team comprises 9 vets (including certificate holders in cardiology, dentistry, and feline medicine), 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and 2 VCAs, along with our first-class support team!

Because our people matter

We recognize 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

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

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

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