Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC

British Veterinary Association; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Chesham is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a fixed-term contract. The role involves joining a diverse team and providing high-quality care for small animals. Candidates should be enthusiastic and proactive, committed to professional development and supporting new graduates. Benefits include comprehensive annual leave, medical insurance, and development allowances.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, proactive veterinary surgeon eager to expand skills.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Willing to support students and new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Join a diverse team of vets providing care in Chesham and Amersham.
• Provide high-quality veterinary services to clients and pets.
• Participate in CPD training and enhance professional skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Medical knowledge

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Fixed Term Contract

Looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our skilled and diverse team across our Chesham and Amersham surgeries on a fixed-term contract. Our full-time vets work four days a week (Monday to Friday) plus one in four Saturdays.

Meet the Team

We value hard work and team enjoyment, with teamwork at the core of our practice. You will work with a team of 12 vets, supported by veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses, client care representatives, and an admin team dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients and their pets.

Experience and Training

Our vet team boasts extensive experience, and we actively encourage and fund CPD courses and postgraduate certificates. Many of our vets are working towards certification in areas such as internal medicine, feline medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. We have an in-house training facility for hosting and conducting training, CPD, and team meetings.

We seek an enthusiastic, proactive veterinary surgeon eager to expand their skills and knowledge while supporting students and new graduates.

Location

Our practice is located in the beautiful Chilterns, offering scenic walking options and proximity to London.

Because Our People Matter

We recognize our staff as the key to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

Work-life Balance

• 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including 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
• Colleague wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Support for certificates
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, subject to eligibility
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback with retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices

We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.