Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Pool House Veterinary Hospital; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in England seeks a veterinarian offering a competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE. The role involves providing high standards of patient care, participating in varied shifts, and being part of a supportive team. Ideal for recent graduates or experienced candidates who want to develop their skills. The practice offers generous leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance, along with other wellbeing and development benefits. Work-life balance is emphasized through an attractive schedule.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted treatment for pets

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or experienced candidates are encouraged.
• Candidate should want to grow and develop skills.
• Ability to work in a busy practice with varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care and customer service.
• Involve in night rotas with support from senior vet team.
• Participate in shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Salary up to £50,000 DOE

Pool House Veterinary Group is a 24hr, 4 site practice. We are a team of 20 vets with a wide range of experience and skills including certificate holders in Anaesthesia, ECC, Imaging and Surgery, with more of our team working towards additional certificates.

We are a busy practice with a truly varied workload. We run our own OOH with a team of designated night vets and nurses, but with many of our day team opting to partake in our night rota. We encourage new/recent graduates to be involved with this rota as we feel this is an excellent way to learn and develop your skills but with the reassurance of a support rota from the senior vet team, should you need it.

Ideally we are offering a 4 day week with set day off. 10 hour days. Shifts 8.30am - 7pm but with share of late shift (11am-9pm). Weekends on rota basis (approx 1 in 5), Sat and Sun 10 hour shifts but with equivalent time off in lieu the following week. Contribution to night rota encouraged but negotiable.

The practice boasts a number of facilities including, X-ray, dental X-ray, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and comprehensive lab.

We are long standing practice with a dedicated and supportive team. We pride ourselves on high standards or patient care and customer service.

We think this role is best suited to someone recently graduated, who wants to grow and develop your skills, but we also welcome applications from those with more experience and established strengths.

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

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (Pro rata)
• 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
• RCVS fees

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 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.

Salary up to £50,000 DOE