Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice in Hitchin as a veterinary surgeon, where your skills in both consulting and surgery will be valued. This role offers a unique work-life balance with the option for a 4-day work week and generous leave. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to high-quality animal care, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing professional development opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to enhance your wellbeing and career growth. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a fulfilling role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon confident in consulting and operating.
• Degree in Veterinary Medicine required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals, including consultations and surgeries.
• Participate in a supportive team environment with experienced staff.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Consultation Skills

Animal Care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Laparoscopy

Digital Radiography

In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

Here at Berry House, we have an opportunity for an enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join our team on a permanent basis. This role would suit an experienced vet who is confident with a mixture of both consulting and operating.

Work life balance that tips the scale

We are all about ensuring our staff get the perfect work life balance that suits their lifestyle which is why we allow our Vets, where possible, to choose their day off allowing 4d weekends to be taken without using any holiday! Our weekend rota is completed 6-12 months ahead and daily rotas are available 5 weeks in advance, so our staff can plan their time off.

Our full-time vets generally choose to work a 4-day week (10-hour days on shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm) with some Saturday mornings and weekend work. There is no standard OOH or telephone duties for this role although occasional requirement to care for low dependency boarders on a Sunday (not on Bank Holidays). We are also happy to accommodate part time applicants for this role who are looking to work 2 or 3 days per week.

About Berry House

We benefit from a main Practice in Hitchin with bonded clients many of whom are insured and members of our Healthcare Plan and a small branch surgery in neighbouring Shefford. Hitchin is located close to excellent transport links (main line railway into London, close to A1 and M1 motorways and within 20 mins of Luton Airport). Our practice has the full range of equipment including Laparoscopy, dental xray, in-house lab etc.

Become part of our wonderful and supportive team of experienced Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, and Support Staff some of whom are certificate holders.

Build your career around you

We are an established, friendly, and supportive practice in North Hertfordshire with direct rail links to London. We are a very experienced team including several certificate holders, full RVN team and support staff with a strong team ethos.

Equipment/service includes laparoscopy, digital radiography, echocardiology and comprehensive in-house lab. The practice has an active program of Quality Improvement driven by in-house analysis of working practices.

We are a busy practice with a high and varied caseload, which would suit someone who is keen to undertake further development. If this sounds like the type of practice for you - apply below!

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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 £1250 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

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Berry House Vets, Hitchin

41 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RE, United Kingdom

Animals treated: Small animals

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