Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Easipetcare, Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Derby is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join their compassionate team. This role involves a mix of consultations and surgical procedures, with responsibilities including managing a personal caseload. The position offers up to £65,000 depending on experience, plus benefits like a generous annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in both consultations and surgical procedures preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide both consultations and surgical care.
• Work alongside a supportive team of nurses and receptionists.
• Manage own caseload with sole charge responsibilities.

Skills

Confidence in sole charge

Compassionate patient care

Surgical skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Overview

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role that offers a dynamic mix of consultations and surgical procedures? At Easipetcare, Derby, we’re seeking a talented individual to join our compassionate and experienced team, where you’ll find clinical opportunities and a truly supportive work environment. The role requires sole charge duties, so we’re looking for a candidate who is confident with this. We’re offering a relocation allowance of up to £5,000 for those who require it. The role offers a balanced caseload between medicine and surgery.

Schedule and flexibility

Shape Your Schedule: Flexibility that works for you

We know that everyone has demands outside of their career and we aim to make it easy to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, a full-time role involves working 40 hours per week, over 4 days or 5 days. You’ll be required to join our shared Saturday rota which is 1 in 3 (09:00 – 12:00) with time given back in lieu.

About our practice

You will become part of a friendly and supportive team of 4 receptionists and 5 nurses who are keen to provide great patient and client care. Derby is a large and spacious practice with a great waiting room with separate dog and cat waiting spaces, 4 consult rooms, a separate cattery, kennel and isolation ward, dedicated x-ray and ultrasound room, theatre and prep room with an in-house laboratory.

What the team say

"I joined Easipetcare in March 2024 as an RVN and it was a great move for me. Easipetcare has supported me in my career allowing me to grow as a nurse and complete my Schedule 3 this year. The practice is a fun place to work with a supportive team and a huge amount of potential. The management team encourage our ideas on how to grow and improve the practice always."

Leanne, RVN

Location and accessibility

We’re lucky to be situated closely to local amenities and less than a 10-minute drive into the City Centre. It is also nearby the Peak District National Park. The practice is easily accessible with dedicated car parking. It has excellent transport links, including the M1, and is a half-hour walk from the train station where you can get a direct train to London.

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
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits: range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary Up to £65,000 DOE