Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ellesmere is seeking a passionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. You will manage various cases and work in a supportive team. The role includes excellent salary and benefits such as 6.6 weeks annual leave and CPD allowances. Join a community-oriented practice that values employee wellbeing and development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Access to CPD funding

Company pension scheme

Discounts for pet treatment

Qualifications

• Passion for small animal veterinary practice.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload including surgeries and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload, including surgeries and consultations.
• Work closely with Veterinary Nurses and Support Staff.

Skills

Excellent surgical skills

Strong communication skills

Commitment to patient care

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Salary up to £60,000 DOE

Join Our Team as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon at Brownlow Vet Group

Overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with excellent surgical and medical skills? Do you excel in communication and have a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care?

If so, Brownlow Vet Group wants you to join our experienced and supportive team.

The Team

This is an incredible opportunity to become part of an established and well-respected practice where your clinical expertise and personal development will be highly valued. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, including surgeries and consultations.

Our team boasts a wealth of experience, including colleagues with advanced qualifications in surgery, emergency and critical care, as well as feline medicine specific certifications. You will work closely with our dedicated Veterinary Nurses and Support Staff, all of whom share a strong commitment to animal welfare. We emphasise open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.

Role Details

Full-time position: 37.5 hours over four days per week, Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 18:30pm, and 1 Saturday worked every 3 weeks 8.30am - 13:00pm

Work across two of our sites: Brownlow Vets Pets Ellesmere and Border Vets Pets Oswestry

About Brownlow Vet Group

Brownlow Vet Group is a well-established, community-oriented practice with three locations along the picturesque Shropshire and North Wales border. Our clinics offer a unique lifestyle opportunity. Enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside while being just a short distance from local amenities and major cities. With quaint cafés, boutique shops, delightful eateries, and scenic walking paths nearby, everything you need is easily accessible. Excellent transport links connecting you to Manchester, Chester, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham allowing you to experience both serene village life and the excitement of city adventures.

Employee Wellbeing and Development

At Brownlow Vets Pets, we know that our staff are vital to our success. We invest in our team, facilities and processes, fostering a culture centered around employee wellbeing, patient care, and client experience built on kindness and respect. We seek candidates with exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to cultivate a positive workplace environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• A beautiful and serene place to live and work
• Access to outdoor activities in rural North Wales and Shropshire, while being conveniently close to major cities.

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
• 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 a 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.