Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in the picturesque Torquay is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role offers flexibility in working hours, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while providing exceptional care to pets. With a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and a generous welcome and relocation bonus, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive environment. The practice is well-equipped with modern technology and encourages continuous professional development. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters innovative ideas in veterinary care.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Certificate support

Discounted treatment for pets

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits

Access to discounts/cashback

Qualifications

• Seeking experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on modern clinical practices.
• Must have a Veterinary Degree and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care and support the growth of the practice.
• Implement innovative practices and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Clinical Expertise

Antibiotic Stewardship

Infection Prevention Control

Digital Innovations

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-Ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

In-House Lab

Laser

Job description

Powderham Veterinary Group, Torquay, South West

Part or Full Time – Flexible working

Salary up to £75,000

Welcome bonus of £5,000 + relocation package up to £5,000

Find your future

We have a great opportunity for a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established practice. We are seeking innovative Vets looking to bring clinical expertise to aid us to grow and move forward with modern thinking ideas. We are well equipped with digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab, and laser. We encourage new ideas such as Antibiotic stewardship, Infection Prevention Control, digital innovations, and sustainable practice protocols.

A work/life balance that suits you

We want work-life balance to be a priority, so you can enjoy what’s on our doorstep! We are open to flexible rota patterns, we can offer school hours, and be flexible with working suggestions, allowing that important family time or extra hours for your hobbies. We can offer a role between 20 – 40 hours to support the most ideal work-life balance for you. We have dedicated out-of-hours providers looking after our patients to allow our team deserved downtime.

Find a team that cares for you

Our close-knit group of PSS accredited practices have been established independently and as part of a group for over 30 years, and many staff members are still with us. We strive to maintain a high level of care and look for further ideas for Quality Improvement.

Relocate with ease!

We are based in this glorious part of Devon, with both sea and moors on your doorstep. This is an idyllic place for outdoor sports – paddle boarding, hiking, horse riding, cycling, dog walking, or swimming! We are happy to support anyone looking to relocate to the area.

Our Offer

Salary can vary depending on your experience levels; we could offer the right candidate up to £75,000, with a welcome bonus of £5,000 and a relocation package up to £5,000!

Additionally, we support certificate study and professional development, and we will strongly support the successful candidate in developing their clinical interests further.

What’s Next?

Still reading – why not click apply? You will be contacted by Maizie, our Talent Partner, who will guide you through our recruitment process and answer any questions you may have about this opportunity.

We recognize 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:

• 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
• 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 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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Contact Information

Unit 1, The Willows Village Centre, Torquay, TQ2 7TG, United Kingdom

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