Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Retford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary team at Portland House, Retford. As a Veterinary Surgeon, enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits while contributing to top-quality care for small animals. With no out-of-hours duties, this role promises work-life balance and extraordinary professional growth.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in Veterinary care required.
• Exceptional decision-making skills and a compassionate nature are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing routine and emergency healthcare for small animals.
• Consultations and routine surgeries, alongside managing treatment plans.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Compassionate nature

Education

Post-graduate Veterinary qualification

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus and £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Get ready to embark on a fabulous new opportunity. As part of our dynamic team, you'll be responsible for hands-on care of small animals, providing both routine and emergency healthcare at Portland House Veterinary Group.

What's Coming

By late 2025, we will have moved into a brand-new purpose-built hospital with 6 consult rooms, 3 theatres, a separate dental suite, and more! Our main site in Retford features state-of-the-art equipment including a digital X-ray system, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, and a full internal lab.

The best part

No more out-of-hours or on-call duty! Your role will encompass a range of exciting responsibilities, from consultations and routine surgeries to client liaison and managing treatment plans. Get ready to unleash your potential and experience so much more!

What are we looking for in you

Are you an exceptional Veterinary Surgeon with a hunger for adventure? We want you! Bring your post-graduate experience, decision-making skills, and compassionate nature to our team. Don't worry; you won't be alone.

Our experienced team will always be by your side, supporting you every step of the way. Get ready to break free from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary! This is a full-time position, but we are open to discussing flexible options.

Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 40 hours per week over 5 days. We would consider reduced hours and days if required. All full-time vets work 8:30 am to 6 pm when our OOH service kicks in.

Nice to meet you

Welcome to Portland House Vets, a trailblazing small animal practice located in the heart of Retford. Our team currently consists of 13 vets, 11 nurses, and 7 support staff. We're not just colleagues; we're a family of passionate and friendly individuals who live and breathe veterinary care. Delivering first-class service to our clients and their beloved pets is our top priority.

To ensure your well-being, we have a dedicated mental health first aider on hand. We know how to have a blast outside of work too! From lively pub quizzes to our legendary annual summer BBQ and participating in adrenaline-pumping events like Tough Mudder, we know how to create unforgettable memories. Join us on this extraordinary journey where exceptional service and care are the norm!

Here's what our team has to say

"Portland House has been a great start to my career. I started in September 2022 as a vet after graduating that summer. The team has been very supportive as I found my feet as a new grad and is always happy to help. I enjoy the variety of cases and the collaborative environment."

Because our people matter

We recognize 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

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 contribute as well
• Supporting a greener commute with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility
• Voluntary benefits: a range of options to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.