Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Connecticut; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vet Surgeon to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped clinic with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a diverse caseload. You'll be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance and professional development. Enjoy generous leave, private medical insurance, and a commitment to your career growth through CPD opportunities. If you're passionate about veterinary care and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Discounted treatment for pets

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified Vet Surgeon with experience in surgical and medical procedures.
• Strong client care skills and ability to handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex veterinary procedures across various species.
• Provide excellent client care and manage inpatient cases effectively.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Client Care

Diagnostic Testing

Emergency Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

CT Scanner

X-Ray Machine

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy Equipment

Endoscopy Equipment

Job description

Holly House Veterinary Clinic, Moor Allerton, Leeds, Yorkshire & The Humber

Holly House Vets Moor Allerton has an exciting opportunity for a Vet Surgeon to join our brilliant team!

Whilst this is a full-time permanent position, we are happy to take applications from candidates wanting to work flexibly. The position is 40 hours over 4 days per week on a rota basis, 1 in 7 on call rota and a share of the bank holiday rota, planned in advance.

The role will work across surgical, medical, and emergency departments. Duties include consulting, client care, routine and complex procedures, triage, routine and complex inpatient care, and running diagnostic tests (lab/radiography/CT) across a range of species (cats/dogs/rabbits/reptiles/birds/small mammals).

Our Facilities and Environment

As a general practice with mid-tier referral, certificate holder led departments in surgery, medicine, dentistry and exotics we have a varied caseload and cases are worked up to a high standard. You would benefit from access to cutting-edge diagnostics such as CT, X-Ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and endoscopy across our fully equipped practices. Our facilities include purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward, and a spacious prep/theatre suite. We utilise multiparameter monitoring for anaesthesia and a ventilator to ensure the highest standard of care. Handling both first opinion and referral cases, our focus remains on delivering exemplary care to every species.

Location and Team

Conveniently located just off the ring road in north Leeds, near Roundhay Park, our practice boasts excellent transport links to the city centre. Our team comprises 19 vets, 19 RVNs (including our dedicated night nurse team), 6 SVNs, 4 VCAs, and 10 receptionists working to provide 24 hour wrap around care to our patients at our hospital, general practice clinics and exotics only practice. Having been open now for 30 years we have developed a range of annual team events and a full schedule of practice meetings as well as one to one career development and professional coaching available to all staff. We run regular Schwartz Rounds to allow our team to reflect on the emotional and social impact of care. Rotas are carefully crafted to consider work life balance and home time and breaks are prioritised. We want to know what you want from your career, and we will help you to make that happen.

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
• 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

Any questions before applying?

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