Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Retford seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to provide hands-on care and manage both routine and emergency healthcare for small animals. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, a welcome bonus, and ample benefits including a CPD allowance. Join a supportive team in a brand-new facility with no out-of-hours duties and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Exceptional Veterinary Surgeon with post-graduate experience.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Compassionate and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care of small animals.
• Manage consultations and surgeries.
• Develop treatment plans and liaise with clients.

Skills

Veterinary care

Decision-making

Compassionate nature

Education

Post-graduate experience

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 include 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 support you every step of the way. 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. Reduced hours and days can be considered. All full-time vets work 8:30 am to 6 pm when our OOH service is active.

Nice to Meet You

Welcome to Portland House Vets, a trailblazing small animal practice located in the heart of Retford. Our team currently includes 13 vets, 11 nurses, and 7 support staff. We're more than colleagues; we're a family passionate about veterinary care. Delivering first-class service to our clients and their pets is our top priority.

To support your well-being, we have a dedicated mental health first aider. We also enjoy social events like pub quizzes, our annual summer BBQ, and participating in adrenaline-pumping activities like Tough Mudder. Join us on this extraordinary journey where exceptional service and care are standard!

Team Testimonials

"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 footing as a new graduate and are 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 our success. Investing in our team, facilities, and processes is central to our mission. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:

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)
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

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
• £1250 annual Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
• Voluntary benefits and discounts at participating retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices

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