Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a passionate vet to join their supportive team in Leighton Buzzard. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with flexible hours and no on-call duties. You'll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to delivering compassionate care and high-quality service. With opportunities for professional development and a beautiful location surrounded by countryside, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in their veterinary career while enjoying life outside of work.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted pet treatment

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Access to discounts/cashback

Voluntary benefits

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Qualifications

• Looking for a vet who shares our values and enjoys teamwork.
• Must deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team culture with flexible hours.
• Provide gold-standard clinical care for patients.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Veterinary Knowledge

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Ark House Vets, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, East of England

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Are you looking for a role where you feel genuinely supported, appreciated, and part of a happy, close-knit team? At Ark House Vets in Leighton Buzzard, we’re looking for a passionate and friendly vet to join our lovely crew of 5 vets, 9 RVNs, and 5 receptionists at our single-site practice.

Whether you're after full-time hours or a part-time position that fits around your life, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• A Supportive Team Culture – You’ll have colleagues and management who willingly lend a hand when things get busy, and lend an ear when you’ve had a tough day.
• Work-Life Balance – With no on-call, flexible hours, and common-sense rotas, you’ll have time to enjoy life outside of work. Full or part-time options are available, with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
• A Purpose-Driven Practice – Our ethos is all about doing the right thing. We’re committed to providing gold-standard clinical care for our patients and outstanding service for our clients, while also respecting the importance of contextual care.
• A Beautiful Location – Based in the picturesque market town of Leighton Buzzard on the Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire border, we’re surrounded by lovely countryside with great transport links to London and beyond.

We’re looking for a vet who shares our values, enjoys working as part of a team, and is keen to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, we’ll support your development and help you thrive.

Interested? We’d love to chat! Get in touch to find out more or to arrange an informal visit.

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

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• 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 a 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 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.