Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Burton upon Trent seeks a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This permanent role offers a flexible rota, opportunities for specialist study, and relocation support. You will have access to modern facilities and a supportive colleague environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

£1,250 CPD allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and be registered.
• Experience with surgical procedures preferred.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and treatment to animals.
• Perform surgical procedures with clinical freedom.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

CT scanner

MRI

Digital X-ray

Job description

Overview

Here at Scarsdale Vets, we’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team on a permanent basis. This role will be split between our Stapenhill & Hilton practices. We offer the opportunity to specialise, whether you would like to study for a certificate or provide specialist services or treatments. We have varied surgical and medical caseloads where you will have clinical freedom to follow your own cases with regular opportunities for operating. We also offer relocation support of up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus of £5,000 (pro rata).

Rota and flexibility

Rota patterns that work for you

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle and interests. Whether looking to balance home and work life or around the school timetable, we can offer flexibility that works for you. It’s essential that you enjoy what you do, so we will work with you to create a role that suits your interest and skill set. A typical full-time role would involve working 38 hours per week over a 4-day week, along with our shared weekend rota. You’ll receive time back in lieu for all weekend work.

About us

We are a multisite practice situated in the Midlands. In addition to our main RCVS Tier 3 accredited hospital, we have 8 practice sites — all of which are accredited by the RCVS under the Practice Standards Scheme. We have a talented and enthusiastic team of Veterinary Surgeons, as well as a roster of New Grad Vets supported by an exceptional team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and Client Care Advisors. Many of our team, both vets and nurses, are certificate holders including Medicine, Surgery, ECC, Ophthalmology and Imaging, and we actively encourage and support Certificate study. Our main hospital at Derby is well equipped with a CT scanner, MRI, Advanced Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital X-ray, Dental radiography, and multiple surgical suites, as well as an onsite hydrotherapy & rehabilitation centre and access to a multi-disciplinary specialist-led referral service.

Living and working here

A great place to live and work

Centrally located with excellent transport links to the rest of the country. From Burton on Trent station, main commuter routes connect to Manchester, Nottingham, and Birmingham. For car travel, the A6 links Derbyshire to Leicester and Manchester, and the M1 provides access to London or Sheffield and Leeds. East Midlands airport is just 30 minutes away. We are close to the Peak District National Park for walking, climbing, cycling and water activities, and there are cultural and entertainment opportunities in Derby.

Professional development and support

Helping you to achieve

At Scarsdale Vets we are committed to our team members’ career development and providing opportunities and the support required to achieve your goals. By joining our team, you will have access to a UK network of learning and development resources to support your career aspirations, weekly clinical clubs and monthly journal clubs, as well as monthly CPD evenings led by the referral team.

Our people

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. 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

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

• £1,250 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 £1,250 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
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: flexible options to choose from a range of voluntary benefits
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

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