Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join their compassionate team. The role offers a variety of tasks within a supportive work environment, including clinical consultations, surgeries, and emergency care, with flexible scheduling options. The practice specializes in providing high-quality care with modern facilities and is committed to professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary degree required.
• Experience in emergency and critical care is beneficial.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a well-balanced caseload including consults and surgery.
• Participate in inpatient duties including emergency care.
• Assist in the training and support of junior staff.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Lime Tree Vets, Lime Trees Veterinary Hospital, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

At Lime Trees Veterinary Hospital, we’re seeking a talented individual to join our compassionate and experienced team, where you’ll find not only clinical opportunities but also a truly supportive work environment. The role offers an exciting and well-balanced caseload that includes consults, surgery, and inpatient duties including emergency and critical care.

Shape Your Schedule: Flexibility that Work for You!

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, a full time role would involve working 40 hours per week, over 4 days or 5 days per week (depending on your preference), along with our shared (approximately 2 in 10 at present) Saturday rota. Saturdays currently involve one short consulting session and one slightly longer inpatient and emergency shift meaning you have the backup of both experienced vets and nurses.

More about us

We aim to provide the best possible client and patient care, and our facilities reflect this. Our first opinion referral hospital at Meir Park is kitted out and maintained to a high standard. With cat-friendly waiting areas and a separate cat ward. We also have two dog wards, one for large and one for smaller dogs, and a separate ward for exotics. 3 operating rooms, two for soft-tissue surgeries and one for orthopaedic cases, as well as a separate suite for minor ops or chemotherapy. Endoscopy, ultrasound, laparoscopy, K-laser and CT scanner on-site and a fully kitted lab. We provide advanced practitioner led referral services in internal medicine, soft tissue, orthopaedics, dermatology and ECC at our hospital. We are a host practice for Vets Now who provide our out of hours care. This ensures constant 24-hour care of our inpatients at our hospital, while we sleep at night.

We also have a well-appointed ISFM Gold accredited cat clinic situated only ten minutes drive from the main hospital. It is also kitted out to a high standard with CR x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, K-Laser and a full lab. Every aspect has been designed by our vets and nurses with cats in mind.

Here's what the team have to say

“I whole heartedly believe that as a vet you would struggle to find a better job than Lime Trees. There are so many different factors that play into that statement, and I think I will struggle to fully get across what makes me say that, because it’s more of a feeling than anything I can define. The staff are incredibly supportive from client care to leadership, everyone is always there to help and muck in. No problem is too big or too small and on a local level I think you would struggle to get this level of support at any other practice or in any profession for that matter. This is extended to the clients as well and you can really feel it from everyone here. They really do care, about not just the patient but also the client. I have been spoilt whilst working here with regards to clinical practice. The scope to expand your capabilities is unrivalled with regular clinical meetings, expert clinicians in almost every aspect of the job in the building, and on top of that, top of the range equipment. I’ll finish as I started, you can look for another practice, but you won’t find a better one.” - James 2023 Graduate

An excellent place to live and work

Both locations are within easy access of the beautiful Peak District, with excellent transport links in all directions, including rail links to the bright city lights, the closest of which is Manchester. The local people are straight talking and friendly. Accommodation and cost of living are reasonable, with all the required amenities nearby, including a vibrant arts scene and sports clubs.

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

Lime Tree Vets, Lime Trees Veterinary Hospital, Meir Park

Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7WD, United Kingdom

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.