Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Adams Vets - Wavertree; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Veterinary Surgeons to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing excellent patient care while enjoying a flexible work-life balance. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive leadership team, you will thrive in an atmosphere where your contributions matter. The position includes a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing. If you are an experienced veterinary professional looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD Allowance

Annual Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Pet Treatment

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in veterinary practice.
• Strong skills in surgery and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient and client care across diverse caseloads.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Client Care

Team Collaboration

Consultation Skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Veterinary Software

Job description

Salary is up to £65,000 DOE (FTE), plus £5,000 signing bonus, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance.

About Us
At Adams Vets, we have been diligently building and growing our exceptional team across our Fazakerley and Wavertree branches. We welcomed a new supportive and motivated leadership team in 2023 and now we are ready to welcome additional Veterinary Surgeons to our Wavertree team.

Our Team
Our team typically split their time between both clinics; however, if you prefer to work at just one site, we can accommodate this. You will have a diverse caseload including consults and surgical time, but we will be led by you, and if you would prefer a consult-only role, we can support this. Ideally, we are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in practice.

Rota patterns that work for you
At Adams, we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer highly flexible working options. Our commitment to accommodating your needs extends to rota patterns and working hours, allowing you to strike the perfect balance. This role consists of 30 hours per week between 9am and 6.30pm with three scheduled gaps throughout the day to allow you to process your admin. The weekend rota is currently 1:3 Saturday mornings. There are no out of hours required as Vets Now cover our evening and weekend emergencies.

A collaborative and supportive team
We take pride in our collaborative and supportive team culture, dedicated to delivering excellent patient and client care. With a team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants, Receptionists, a Practice Manager, and a Clinical Director, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who share knowledge, discuss cases, and support each other's growth.

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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
5. 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. 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 £65,000 DOE (FTE).