Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Ipswich is seeking a qualified veterinarian to join their dedicated team. Offering a competitive salary up to £75,000, relocation allowance, and a welcoming work environment, this role emphasizes patient care and professional growth. The practice is committed to staff wellbeing and provides numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and support for further education.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Retail discounts

Pet treatment discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinarian with a Veterinary Degree.
• Experience in small animal surgery and diagnostics preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion veterinary care to a diverse client base.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced vets and support staff.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Why would you want to work at The Barn?

Let's face it, there's plenty of choice in the job market currently, so finding the right practice for you is essential. At the Barn, we think we've got it pretty good, but you can be the judge of that. We're a relatively small team with 7.5 FTE vets, 7 RVNs, 8 support staff, and our practice manager. Many of our staff have been here for 10, 20, even 30 years, which we see as a sign it's a pretty good place to be. This year, we won a regional award for our high staff retention. Many vets and nurses started here as placement students and have never left!

We're a successful first-opinion practice with all the usual equipment and a very competent and experienced team. We currently have certificate holders in small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, and ophthalmology. One team member is also part-way through completing a certificate in cardiology. Our nursing team comprises fully qualified RVNs with many years of experience.

As a practice, we have strong values and are known locally as a team that goes above and beyond for pets who need our help. We have strong affiliations with local and national charities and provide 3 off-site charity clinics per week. This approach to patient care has given us a wide-ranging and loyal client base, allowing us to outperform other local practices while maintaining our ethos, which we are very proud of.

We hope anyone visiting the Barn will quickly realize we are very proud of our identity and individuality. Our clients appreciate this as well.

Where would you be working?

Our main practice is set in a beautiful rural location, surrounded by fields. You're welcome to bring your dog(s) to work, and we often go on lunchtime country walks straight from the practice. We are closed for lunch, allowing an hour of peace and quiet. The practice itself is a converted barn, featuring high ceilings, oak beams, and a cosy coal fire in winter. Our branch practice, Ashcroft Road, is busier, housed in a converted residential building with 2 consulting rooms and a theatre, handling more routine cases with high patient throughput. Vets work between both sites to provide variety and continuity for our patients.

Ipswich, Suffolk's county town, offers proximity to the coast and several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If rural living isn't for you, we are under an hour from London and Norwich by train.

What's on offer?

Your salary can be up to £75k, depending on experience and qualifications. We support further study if interested. Additionally, if you stay past regular hours to treat a patient, you will receive a bonus based on 1/3rd of the professional fees charged, providing a nice extra at month-end. This is in addition to standard employee benefits.

What are you waiting for?

If interested, we welcome you to meet the team. We're laid-back and enjoy working together.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our team is fundamental to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance with 6.6 weeks annual leave and extra for your birthday
• Wellbeing initiatives, private medical insurance, family-friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme, employee wellbeing programs, non-accidental injury support
• Development opportunities, £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata, certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon
• Research funding, Care Fund (£1000 per annum), Infection Prevention and Control, Quality Improvement, professional memberships (BVA, VDS)
• Colleague benefits, company pension scheme, greener commute schemes, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary