Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

de Montfort Veterinary Hospital; Evesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Evesham is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a permanent basis. The role includes the opportunity for flexible working hours and a relocation allowance of up to £5,000. Ideal candidates will have surgical skills and be comfortable with sole charge. Join a progressive and supportive team in a role that provides a great work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD funding

Company pension scheme

Discounts for pets

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with surgical bias.
• Comfortable with sole charge arrangements.
• Passionate about providing high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Join a progressive, RCVS-accredited practice.
• Provide veterinary care with flexibility in working hours.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join DeMontfort Veterinary Hospital on a permanent basis. This role would be ideal for someone with a surgical bias. We can provide a relocation allowance of up to £5,000 for candidates who require it. The role will include elements of sole charge, so we are looking for a candidate who is comfortable with that arrangement.

Flexible working that offers real balance between work and life. Whether you prefer a fixed rota or something more flexible, we can create the perfect solution for you. Ideally, this is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week, either over a 4 or 5 day week (depending on your preference), plus 1:4 Saturdays (08:30 - 13:00).

Who we are

We are a friendly, progressive, RCVS-accredited practice located in the growing market town of Evesham. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are a 30-minute drive from Cheltenham and Worcester, and about 90 minutes from London by train. We are a Veterinary Nurse training centre, an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold Award), and an RWAF Clinic (Silver Award). Our team includes 4 FTE vets, 7.5 FTE RVNs, and 1 SVN, supported by an outstanding team to maintain high standards of care. The clinical team covers medicine, dentistry, ECC, surgery, feline nursing, and behavioral work. We have modern equipment including digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and IDEXX analysers.

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what the team have to say:

"I started at de Montfort Vets as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse. I was welcomed into the team and over the years I have progressed in my career. I am very proud of the high standards of care we offer and how the team all work together to ensure we are doing the very best for our patients. Now I have a young family and the practice have been very supportive with my hours and shifts to allow me to maintain a workable routine and a good work/life balance. I am looking forward to many more happy years with my team of wonderful colleagues."

— Jenny, Deputy Head Nurse

What we offer

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, benefits include:

• 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
• RCVS fees

• Colleague Benefits
• Company pension scheme (IVC Evidensia contributes)
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits: flexible options to suit you
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
• Up to £75,000 DOE