Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Portland House Vets, Retford; Retford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Portland House Vets, a vibrant practice in Retford, as a Veterinary Surgeon. Focus on holistic animal care in a supportive team, with no out-of-hours obligations, and enjoy competitive salaries with perks including a welcome bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £5,000

Relocation Allowance of £5,000

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Exceptional Veterinary Surgeon with post-graduate experience.
• Strong decision-making skills and compassionate disposition.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care of small animals for both routine and emergency healthcare.
• Manage treatment plans and perform consultations and surgeries.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Compassionate nature

Education

Post-graduate veterinary degree

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 a 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 build hospital with 6 consult rooms, 3 theatres, separate dental suite and more! Our main site in Retford has 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 discuss 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 8:30am to 6pm 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 even 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 have been very supportive as I have found my feet as a new grad and are always happy to help. I enjoy the variety o

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

*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 a 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