Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Oundle Veterinary Surgery; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Peterborough seeks a full-time Veterinary Surgeon with over 2 years of experience. Candidates should have strong surgical skills for routine and emergency procedures. The role involves working at two sites with a supportive team, ensuring high-quality veterinary care. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £60,000, generous annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The environment promotes teamwork and collaboration, making it an ideal place to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Competence in routine surgeries and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency surgeries.
• Work across two locations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of veterinary care.

Skills

Surgical competence

Emergency procedures knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Job description

Salary up to £60,000 DOE.

We are looking for a full‑time Veterinary Surgeon with 2 years+ experience. Ideally this person will be happy to work across two sites, Oundle and Byre in Peterborough – split to be determined based on preference.

We are looking for someone with good level surgical competence for all routine surgeries and more common emergency procedures e.g. pyometra surgery.

The Rota

You will work 4 days weekly 8am‑7pm, with 1 day off a week. You will have a 1‑hour lunch break per day.

You will work 1/6 Saturday mornings 8:30‑12pm (Oundle or Peterborough both options) and 1/6 Saturdays 8:30‑5pm, with Friday afternoon as TOIL the following week. You will cover one late shift per week 9:30am‑7:30pm. There is no Out Of Hours involved in this role.

About us

Our practice group consists of a dynamic team of 14.5 FTE Vets, with a mix of skills including an exotic specialist and certificate holders. We regularly hold clinical meetings to share knowledge and ideas, and we are committed to investing in new equipment to support best practice. There is a strong ethos of collaboration, so you’ll always feel part of a larger team, even while working across multiple locations.

The practices are located in North Northamptonshire, a region offering a perfect balance of lifestyle and affordability. You will be based in Corby, a growing town with expanding opportunities, Oundle, a beautiful Georgian market town, or Thrapston, a traditional market town with a welcoming community. This region boasts excellent transport links, cultural heritage, and a welcoming environment.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and advance your veterinary career with a supportive and innovative group, we would love to hear from you!

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 committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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 £60,000