Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated GP Vet position is available at a leading veterinary practice in Stafford. The role involves a balanced caseload of medicine and surgery with opportunities for professional development through certificate support. Both full-time and part-time applications are accepted, in a friendly and supportive environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

£1250 CPD allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted pet treatment

Flexible voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary nurse qualifications needed.
• Experience in small animal surgery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide both medical and surgical care.
• Cover inpatient care when necessary.

Skills

Clinical interest in surgery

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Island Vets - Stafford, Stafford, West Midlands

Island Veterinary Associates are looking for a dedicated GP Vet to join their team! The successful candidate will be given a well-balanced caseload of medicine and surgery. However, this role has the option to offer more of an emphasis for surgery, so this would be a good match for anyone that has that clinical interest. The role will be based predominantly at our Stafford site, but there will be occasion in which you’ll need to cover at our Stone & Bloxwich sites for staff holidays and any sickness gaps. We’re keen to offer full certificate support for candidates that have ambitions to pursue that. We’re offering a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires too!

Fix or flex – find your perfect balance

We are happy to accept both full/part-time applications for this role. A full time role would require you to work a 40 hour week across 4 days per week, on a shared rota with a fair shift pattern. You will be required at work 1:5 Saturdays mornings, and there is no out of hours however you may need to cover inpatient care should the need arise.

About Us

We are a friendly, small animal practice based in the county town of Stafford, surrounded by the beautiful countryside that will appeal to the outdoors type, such as Cannock Chase great for mountain biking or Hiking or just Dog walking. However, we also have great links to public transport and excellent rail access to anywhere in the UK. Newly refurbished premises – 5 consulting rooms with large waiting area based in prominent position our new practice is light and airy with a large clinical space upstairs including two large theatres, central prep room, Dental room and imaging room. We have top rated arthroscopy, Laproscopy, and endoscopy equipment. Excellent ultrasound machine, in house lab along with all the normal equipment. Supportive and friendly team we have 2 certificate holders in Small animal surgery as well as another training, with a specific interest in orthopoaedics.

About the Team and Culture

By far the best thing about our practice is our fantastic team, we have 7 vets who are supported by 7 registered veterinary nurses, 2 Certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery, Feline Medicine and imaging, 5 of our RVN's have been here for 10+ years. We are a friendly and close-knit team and we like to discuss cases, to share knowledge and skills to help everyone develop in their role.

Here’s what the team have to say

“I started at Island Vets in 2013 after being in the profession for 30 years I felt I wanted to settle down in a practice that had a local community and a team environment.

I have been at Island for 11 years and in that time, I have taken on several roles and developed a close relationship with our clients and felt part of a work family for all that time. The past 8 years I have held the position of branch manager at the Wombourne and Gornal practice and I have always felt fully supported in my progression and could not imagine working anywhere else. Work life balance is very high on our priority list at Island, and we promote this and accommodate this wherever possible.”- Sarah, Branch Manager

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
• 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
• 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

Island Vets - Stafford

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.