Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic veterinary team at Fivelands Veterinary Centre located in Moseley, Birmingham. We are seeking a qualified vet to deliver exceptional care in a friendly environment, offering a flexible schedule with no out-of-hours obligations. Our practice is equipped with modern facilities and committed to continued professional development. Enjoy generous vacation time and supportive workplace policies that promote well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for your own pets

Qualifications

• Graduate veterinary qualifications
• Membership of relevant veterinary associations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care including medicine and surgery.
• Maintain a well-balanced caseload tailored to clinical interests.
• No out-of-hours work required.

Education

BVA membership

RCVS fees

Job description

Fivelands Veterinary Centre, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands

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 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. 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 is made up from 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!

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, 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 £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
• 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

Fivelands Veterinary Centre, Moseley

98 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8EG, 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 Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.