Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Holly House Veterinary Hospital; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Vet Surgeon to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a diverse caseload, including surgical, medical, and emergency cases. The practice values work-life balance, offering generous leave and professional development opportunities. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of both staff and patients, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their owners. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Voluntary benefits options

Qualifications

• Must hold a veterinary degree and have experience in surgical and medical practices.
• Ability to perform routine and complex procedures across various species.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with clients and providing excellent patient care.
• Performing routine and complex surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Client Care

Diagnostic Tests

Emergency Care

Routine Procedures

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

CT Scanner

X-Ray

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Endoscopy

Job description

Holly House Vets Moor Allerton has an exciting opportunity for a Vet Surgeon to join our brilliant team!

Whilst this is a full-time permanent position, we are happy to take applications from candidates wanting to work flexibly. The position is 40 hours over 4 days per week on a rota basis, 1 in 7 on call rota and a share of the bank holiday rota, planned in advance.

The role will work across surgical, medical, and emergency departments. Duties include consulting, client care, routine and complex procedures, triage, routine and complex inpatient care, and running diagnostic tests (lab/radiography/CT) across a range of species (cats/dogs/rabbits/reptiles/birds/small mammals).

Our Facilities and Environment

As a general practice with mid-tier referral, certificate holder led departments in surgery, medicine, dentistry and exotics we have a varied caseload and cases are worked up to a high standard. You would benefit from access to cutting-edge diagnostics such as CT, X-Ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and endoscopy across our fully equipped practices. Our facilities include purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward, and a spacious prep/theatre suite. We utilise multiparameter monitoring for anaesthesia and a ventilator to ensure the highest standard of care.

Location and Team

Conveniently located just off the ring road in north Leeds, near Roundhay Park, our practice boasts excellent transport links to the city centre. Our team comprises 19 vets, 19 RVNs (including our dedicated night nurse team), 6 SVNs, 4 VCAs, and 10 receptionists working to provide 24 hour wrap around care to our patients at our hospital, general practice clinics and exotics only practice. Having been open now for 30 years we have developed a range of annual team events and a full schedule of practice meetings as well as one to one career development and professional coaching available to all staff. Rotas are carefully crafted to consider work life balance and home time and breaks are prioritised.

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 (subject to pro-rata):

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

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, and 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.

Up to £65,000 DOE