Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary practice in the United Kingdom seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role involves consulting and performing various surgeries, offering flexible working hours. Candidates must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and relevant surgical experience, with a focus on providing comprehensive care to pets. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are provided.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Veterinary Medicine and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries is essential.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Consult and perform surgeries on pet patients.
• Provide medical advice to pet owners and handle routine appointments.
• Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital radiography

Anaesthetic monitors

Veterinary software

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Birch Veterinary Centre on a permanent basis. The role is a mix of consulting and operating/procedures. We have a range of demographics forming our growing client base, with many insured clients or just those wanting the best for their pets, allowing comprehensive medical workups and extensive soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.

Flexible working that offers real flex

We're all about helping you find the right balance between work and life. We understand life is about more than just work, we’re here to make it simple for you to discover a balance that suits you. Whether you prefer a fixed rota or something more flexible, we're here to create the perfect solution just for you. A typical full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week, including a 1pm finish, 4pm finish with the weekend rota being 2 in 5, 1 week finishing at 1pm and the other 2pm.

About us

We are a busy first opinion 3 practice group based within Cheshire. Our main premises in Oxton is well-established and has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 100 years with many clients having been here more than 40 years. We have 4 consult rooms and one nurse consult room. We have 2 theatres and one dental suite with recently installed dental x-ray and have recently also upgraded our X-Ray to digital x-ray and access to vet VT also. We have our own in-house lab including Idexx, Lasercyte catalyst, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, plus an extensive range of soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment. We also have 2 other smaller sites that are consulting only however are fully equipped for routine appointments.

A great place to live and work

Come work in a truly wonderful part of the country The Wirral Peninsula or the Paradise Peninsula is bounded by the River Mersey, River Dee, and the Irish Sea, and has beautiful beaches, plenty of green spaces, and some fabulous places to live potentially with the sea right on your doorstep. Kitesurfing, walking, sailing, kayaking etc are popular in the Wirral for those who like the outdoors, and with Wales only 25 minutes drive away there are endless opportunities for those who have any outdoor interests. Liverpool is only 10 minutes train or drive for some culture, shopping, or just a night out.

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
• 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 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.