Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kirks Vets Ltd; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Sleaford is seeking a dedicated first opinion vet to join their team. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 DOE plus relocation allowance, and the standard working pattern is a 4-day week. The practice prides itself on a high standard of care with excellent facilities and a supportive team environment. With 6.6 weeks of annual leave and numerous wellbeing initiatives, this role is ideal for those seeking a balance between work and life.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Dedicated first opinion vet required for general veterinary duties.
• Experience working with veterinary teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all general veterinary duties, both medical and surgical.
• Work alongside 8 other vets in a supportive team.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Strong customer focus

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus £1,500 Relocation Allowance.

Kirks Vets have an amazing team around us, that supports and builds one another up - we are a busy first opinion practice meaning that we have a vastly experienced fulfilled team and days tend to be full of laughter.

We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care, to help us do this we have excellent facilities including 4 large consult rooms, 2 operating theatres, digital x-ray and ultrasound and internal lab.

Our modern practice is based in Sleaford, with local links to the city of Lincoln and train links to London. We offer the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a country setting with links to busy shopping and nightlife.

The Role

Kirks Vets are looking for a dedicated first opinion vet to work alongside 8 other vets across their two busy practices, working as part of a supportive, positive team. The successful candidate will be involved in all general veterinary duties, both medical and surgical. Our team agree that the successful vet needs to be an exceptional communicator with a strong customer focus.

Based in our Sleaford practice, the standard working pattern is a 4 day week with 10.5-hour days but a flexible shift pattern can be agreed. Weekend cover will be 1:5 and no out of hours!

About the Team and Culture

Across both sites we have a total team of 8 veterinary surgeons, 10 registered veterinary nurses as well as student veterinary nurses and veterinary care assistants, supported by a full team of support staff for either reception, admin, finance etc. We have a certificate holder in cardiology and one of our vets studying towards their ophthalmology certificate. The candidate will have a great opportunity to learn, be supported and be encouraged to fulfil their potential. We work closely with the RSPCA, CP and local wildlife and small animal charities.

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 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.