Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

We are looking for an experienced Vet (3 years +) with a passion for high standards of clinical and client care.

Find your future with Avon Lodge Vets.

The Role

The role will include 100% small animal work in a busy, city practice. You will have the freedom to work up cases to a high level whilst working within a close-knit, experienced, caring, and supportive team. We are based over two sites; Bishopsworth which is consulting only and our main site in Knowle where all the procedures occur. Case continuity is a priority and you will be encouraged to follow up and manage your own cases with support from the rest of the team (our lead vet also holds a medicine certificate). Our clients are friendly with a high percentage of them insured.

Join a Well-Equipped Site

Avon Lodge has a wealth of experience within all departments and also strives to help support the next generation. We are a training practice for Veterinary Nurses and regularly have EMS students. We are RCVS accredited and have Silver Cat Friendly status. Clinical kit includes radiography, ultrasonography, multiparameter monitoring, and surgical diathermy. Outside of work hours, we are a social bunch and there are regular pub trips, book clubs, and socials.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
3. RCVS membership

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary up to £55,000 DOE FTE.