Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC

Walton Lodge Vets - Ware; Ware; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ware is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a part-time role covering maternity leave. Responsibilities include consultations, surgeries, and managing inpatients. The practice offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and generous leave benefits. Ideal candidates should possess a veterinary degree and relevant clinical skills. Join a supportive and professional team committed to continuous development.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Pet treatment discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with relevant professional body.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Consult with pet owners and provide treatments.
• Perform surgeries and other medical procedures.
• Liaise with inpatients for further treatment.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

ECG machines

Job description

Overview

Find a place to progress

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and diverse team at Walton Lodge, based at our Ware branch. This is a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover role. Your typical week will include consultations in the mornings and afternoons. After consultations, you will spend the rest of your day liaising with inpatients and their owners regarding further workups required, or you will be on theatre duties, completing the surgeries booked in for that day. We work to high general practice standards and handle an interesting and varied caseload.

Work-life balance

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we understand that work-life balance is vital. We offer flexible working patterns that fit your lifestyle, whether you need to balance school holidays, manage school runs, or find the perfect home-work balance. We are happy to consider part-time applications for this role.

Part-time role details

This part-time permanent position involves working 30 hours over 3 days per week, including 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. There are no out-of-hours commitments. Our clinic operates from 8am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays.

About Walton Lodge

Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd was co-founded in September 2000 by Helen Lee BVSc, MRCVS, and her partner Rodney Pugh. We have six well-equipped surgeries located in Bengeo, Bishop\'s Stortford, Harlow, Hoddesdon, Stevenage, and Ware. Recently, we have expanded, opening three new practices across Stevenage and Hoddesdon, and our Ware practice has been refitted and extended. Our high-standard facilities include:

• Sterile operating theatres across multiple locations
• High-speed Colour Doppler Ultrasound scanners
• Anaesthetic monitoring equipment
• ECG machines
• High-powered Dental Scalers and Polishers at all branches
• A full range of blood testing laboratory facilities
• Digital X-Ray equipment
• Endoscope facilities
• Separate cat and dog wards to minimize stress
• Purpose-built, insulated kennels for optimal recovery and comfort

Join our established team

Walton Lodge is home to a dedicated team of 8 experienced Veterinary Surgeons, 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, and 11 Receptionists. Our senior Veterinary Surgeon, Helen Lee, qualified from Bristol University in 1984 and has worked in Hertfordshire since 1985 as a small animal Veterinary Surgeon.

We strongly encourage CPD, and our team actively engages in professional development. For example, one of our vets is currently undertaking a laparoscopic course with the RVC, and one of our RVNs is working towards a nursing certificate.

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
• 6.8 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
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Voluntary benefits: a range to choose from
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £56,000 FTE DOE