Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon for a brand-new small animal clinic in Coventry. This state-of-the-art facility offers modern amenities to ensure top-quality care for pets. The role can be tailored to fit your lifestyle, whether full-time, part-time, or term-time only. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the clinic provides generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a supportive work environment. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners while enjoying a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1250 CPD allowance

Access to Vetlexicon

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Voluntary benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class patient care to pets in a brand-new veterinary clinic.
• Promote preventative healthcare in dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 Plus up to £5000 Relocation Allowance

White Cross Vets are launching in 2025 a brand-new small animal clinic in Coventry. We are looking for that special person with a passion for quality to join us on the journey as a Veterinary Surgeon.

The clinic is brand new, purpose-built, and state-of-the-art with two theatres, a dental suite, and an imaging suite together with a host of medical equipment to support you in providing first-class patient care to the pets in the surrounding area.

If you are passionate about promoting preventative healthcare in dogs, cats, and rabbits, and are equally at home in the consult room as in the theatre, this position would be ideal for you. We are passionate about wellbeing, and we are happy to tailor the role around your personal life, being either full-time, part-time, or term-time only.

Our Brand New Practice

Based in Coventry, close to Canley Rail Station and with great road and air links within a fifteen-minute drive from the clinic. You have the benefit of being close to Birmingham, or for those who prefer the outdoor life, the Cotswolds are only a short drive away with fantastic walks and scenery.

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
• 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 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 eager 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.

White Cross Vets, Coventry

Plot 1300, Coventry Business Park, Herald Avenue, Coventry, CV5 6UB, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.