Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

South Lincs Veterinary Group; Boston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice near Boston is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic vet. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 DOE, a generous relocation allowance, and a supportive team environment. The practice boasts a well-equipped hospital and encourages professional development through CPD opportunities. Enjoy a great work-life balance with 6.6 weeks of annual leave and additional benefits focused on well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic vet comfortable in a team.
• Skilled at communicating with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• 40 hours over 4 days per week, with 1:8 weekends.
• Supportive team offering high standards of clinical care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Salary up to £80,000 DOE plus £5,000 relocation allowance

The practice has a spacious, well-equipped hospital and four satellite branches. There is a large and varied case load of both medical and surgical cases, and our vets have clinical freedom.

The Hospital

The hospital has recently been extended and is well equipped with top class imaging (digital x-ray, CT scanner, ultrasound, video endoscope including laparoscopic kit), a wide range of surgical equipment, four sterile theatres, dental x-ray, ECG, tonopen and slit lamp, Class 4 laser, extensive lab including EPOC, spacious dog and cat kennels and a large isolation area. There are seven consulting rooms.

We are proud of our team, and we aim to support them with generous renumeration and support. Postgraduate studies are encouraged and supported.

South Lincs Vet Group is located near Boston, with excellent road links in all directions, and rail links to London and nationwide via Peterborough. The beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the Norfolk coast are within easy day trip distance. The skies are huge, the people are friendly, and costs of living are very affordable.

The Role

40 hours over 4 Days per week, 1:8 weekends, odd night shift, however we are fully flexible on this

About the Team and Culture

Our friendly, experienced and supportive team are committed to offering high standards of clinical care. We have vets who have completed or are studying towards further qualifications in both orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, dermatology and ECC. The vets are well supported by an experienced and conscientious team of RVN, SVNs and ANAs, and excellent support staff. We're a friendly crew and never fail to help newcomers feel at ease.

Personal and Professional attributes you are looking for within a candidate

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic vet who is comfortable with working with a larger team. You will be skilled at communicating with clients and colleagues and share our passion for excellent client and patient care.

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 -

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

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.

Salary up to £80,000 DOE