Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus: Up to £10,000

Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000

Join our dedicated team at Summerdale Vets (part of Summerhill Group). You will be supported by our experienced Head Nurse, RVN, 2 receptionists, and Practice Manager. As part of a larger group, you will always have access to a wealth of expertise and experience (including Certificate holders).

Duties include:

1. Examining and observing animals to diagnose health problems and assess their health
2. Performing laboratory tests on samples and specimens
3. Dressing and treating wounds, performing surgery, and prescribing medication
4. Testing for diseases and administering vaccinations
5. Performing ultrasound and diagnostic imaging tests
6. Advising animal owners on preventive healthcare, general care, and nutrition
7. Spaying and neutering dogs and cats
8. Maintaining medical records of animals

We offer flexible rota patterns to suit you. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that flexes with you and your lifestyle, no matter what stage you are in your career. For example, compressed hours, a 3/4 day week.

This is a full or part-time position. Typically, the full-time position is Monday to Friday with 1 in 5 Saturdays, and no out-of-hours requirements. We are happy to discuss the days/hours at interview.

Join us in the perfect location

Our Summerdale branch is in the lovely town of Cwmbran and is part of a group of 8 small animal branches across South Wales. Our practice is close to local amenities, train station, bus stations, and the city centres of Newport & Cardiff.

Our practice boasts three spacious consulting rooms, a large welcoming waiting area, separate kennels and cattery, large prep area with lab, separate ops room, and x-ray room. We also have onsite parking for our clients and team.

Our Equipment

1. Biochemistry and haematology machine
2. Snap test reader
3. Centrifuge
4. Microscope
5. Haematocrit
6. Diff quick staining
7. Ultrasound scanner
8. Doppler blood pressure monitor
9. Pulse oximeter, multiparameter, and bair hugger
10. Dental machine
11. X Ray and dental x ray

Because our people matter

We recognize 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
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 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 fees

Additional Benefits

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

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 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.