Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Crown House Veterinary Surgeons; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Rochdale is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their team on a permanent basis. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000, a £2,000 welcome bonus, and no out-of-hours work, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will work with a focused small animal caseload and will be supported by a friendly team of vets and nurses.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for your own pets

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• Ability to work 34 hours a week with fixed shifts.
• Experience with sole charge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services to small animals.
• Conduct routine surgeries and manage medical cases.
• Be part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Experience in routine surgeries

Confidence with medical cases

Ability to manage sole charge

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus

At Crown House Vets we are small animal practice with 2 branches. We are based in Rochdale and Shaw, Oldham. The main branch is located in Rochdale with direct public transport links to Manchester city centre.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. The role is 34 hours a week, we have fixed days/ shifts each week, with a 1:3 Saturday morning clinic. The practice is 100% small animal with a steady case-load. The role is ideal for a clinician who has experience with sole charge and is confident with routine surgeries and medical cases.

What we offer:

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• No out-of-hours or Bank holiday work
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30 am - 12:00 pm, consultations only)
• Protected admin time, support with CPD/Certificates.

The Team

Our team currently consists of 2 experienced vets and 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), who have taken a hands-on role, running their own clinics. We truly value nurse-led initiatives and the integral role our RVNs play in patient care. You will be further supported by our Practice Director and experienced reception team.

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, wellbeing, development, professional memberships and colleague benefits.

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

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging

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.