Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive and progressive team. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing environment with an emphasis on work-life balance, allowing for flexible hours and professional development opportunities. You will be part of a dedicated team that values evidence-based medicine and provides excellent support for all levels of experience. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous CPD allowance, private medical insurance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an exciting opportunity for both experienced vets and recent graduates alike.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Access to Vetlexicon

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine required, with experience in both surgery and consultations.
• Evidence-based approach to veterinary medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and consulting services for small animals.
• Ensure high standards of care for inpatients and outpatient consultations.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Consultation Skills

Evidence-based Medicine

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

In-house Lab

Job description

Salary up to £80,000 DOE + £5,000 Relocation Allowance + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Lincvet. We are a 3 site, tier 2, small animal only practice. The role involves both surgical and consulting shifts, including caring for inpatients during the day at our main branch. We can support candidates that are looking for consults only as well. We prioritise work/life balance, and we value our staff very highly. Therefore, we can accommodate for part-time hours, allowing you to work the hours that suit your needs.

The Rota

A full time role would involve working 40 hours per week over a 4 day week, shifts would be 10 hours long and there’s 1:3 Saturdays required (08:00am – 1:00pm). There’s an on rota (1 per week) for inpatients. Inpatients are checked by nurses.

The on call is for on site inpatients only which are checked by the nurse at midnight and 6.30am. The vet needs to be available if the nurse requires advice or assistance. It is very rare the vet would need to come in or even receive a call. They would also deal with any emergencies that arrive between 6pm and 7pm prior to Vets Now opening.

Our phones are diverted to Vets Now from 7:00pm to 8:00am weekdays and from 12:00pm Saturday until 8:00am Monday. Lincvet offer a nurturing environment, where our staff members are highly valued and supported. Professional development is encouraged, we are happy to consider any reasonable development plan including certificates.

About our caring practice

Lincvet is a 3 site, tier 2 small animal practice with progressive and friendly staff. Our OOH are covered by Vets Now, there is the option to hospitalise appropriate, stable cases at our main site on weeknights. These cases are managed by a veterinary nurse on a rota basis supported by a dedicated vet on the rota. We only operate at our main branch, and we ensure all vets get time here to allow operating and management of inpatient cases, with consistent time at one of our other branches to allow you to build a client base and allow continuity.

We strongly encourage case continuity and provide excellent support to all levels of experience. Ultrasound, in-house lab, digital x-ray, tonometer and dental facilities including x-ray, along with our exceptional support staff to help facilitate your workload.

We are a training practice, and we feel that an open attitude to learning creates the best working environment. Our team comprises of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse and 6 Receptionists. We also have an Ambulance Driver, Administrator and Practice Manager. Our CD has a certificate in small animal surgery, and 3 of our RVNs are clinical coaches.

What we’re looking for in you

We are interested in hiring someone who will feel appreciated and engaged in the role and we can adapt to the right candidate - flexible working is available. Good medicine is good business, and that means the right treatment for the patient in their situation, not just gold standard out of a textbook.

We want evidence-based medicine, clinical freedom and for us to share our expertise with each other. Engaged staff are happy staff. We would be delighted to offer support and welcome applications from recent graduates.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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
• 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

Diversity and Inclusion

At IVC Evidensia we are 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 Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.