Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Lichfield is seeking a talented individual to join their compassionate team. The role offers clinical opportunities in surgery and medicine, as well as temporary accommodation and a welcome bonus. With a focus on work-life balance, the practice provides competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and CPD support.

Benefits

£1250 CPD allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Experience in surgery and medicine.
• Ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care with a balance of surgery and medicine across a varied caseload.
• Work within the team to maintain a supportive and professional environment.

Job description

Overview

At Grange Hill Veterinary Centre, we are looking for a talented individual to join our compassionate and experienced team. This role offers excellent clinical opportunities and a genuinely supportive work environment. The caseload is split between surgery and medicine. Temporary accommodation in a self-contained one-bedroom flat is available next door to the practice. A welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) and relocation support of up to £5000 are offered for new hires requiring them.

Schedule

Shape Your Schedule: Flexibility that Work for You! We aim to make it easy to balance work and priorities. Typically, the full-time role involves 40 hours per week, over 4 days, with a shared Saturday rota (1:3). Saturday shifts are 08:45 – 14:45. There is no out-of-hours or on-call requirement for this role.

About Grange Hill

We are a tight-knit team with 2.5 permanent vets, 1 head RVN, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN, 2 receptionists and 1 PM. The practice is equipped with: 4 consultation rooms, a fully equipped operating theatre, imaging room with ultrasound and X-ray machines, brand-new dental X-ray facilities, and extensive in-house lab capable of providing same-day test results. There is a dedicated euthanasia room for privacy during difficult times. Our out-of-hours is Pool House Veterinary Hospital, a short drive away. We are located on the outskirts of Lichfield, near countryside settings, with a good-sized free car park and a staff kitchen area with outdoor seating for breaks.

Development and Benefits

We value our people and offer a competitive base salary with a range of benefits:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Care Fund: £1250 per annum for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits with a range of options
• Discounts for retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care with a balance of surgery and medicine across a varied caseload
• Work within the team to maintain a supportive and professional environment