Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Avenue Veterinary Centre, Grantham; Grantham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a successful and high-performing veterinary practice in Grantham as an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a balanced work-life schedule with 4 days a week and 1:3 Saturdays. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values professional development and well-being, providing a supportive environment for enhancing skills. With excellent benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave, CPD allowances, and private medical insurance, this position is ideal for passionate veterinary professionals looking to make a difference in animal care. Embrace the opportunity to grow within an established practice that prioritizes its staff and their development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care and surgery to patients.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team in a well-equipped practice.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital Radiography

Ultrasound

Dental X-ray

Job description

Salary is up to £60,000 DOE, plus £5,000 signing bonus, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance.

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team working 4 days per week and 1:3 Saturdays.

About Us

We are a successful, high performing practice located in Grantham, Lincolnshire with a small branch practice in the nearby village of Bottesford. Our close-knit team consists of 3 full time vets, 2 part time vets, 5 RVN’s, 4 VCA’s and a strong support team who feel more like family than colleagues. Our well-established practice is centrally located in Grantham, near the train station with direct services to London in just over an hour, and conveniently situated next to the A1 and A52.

Our Practice

We are well-equipped with four consulting rooms, two operating theatres, separate cattery, kennels and isolation ward, in-house lab facilities, digital radiography, ultrasound, and dental x-ray. We foster a supportive environment, encouraging our team to enhance their skills. Currently, we are excited to be supporting a dental certificate and encourage professional development in our staff.

Benefits

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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
5. 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 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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.