Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Join our dedicated team

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Summergrove Vets (part of Summerhill group). You will be sole charge, supported by our experienced RVN, 2 Receptionists, a Care Assistant, a Supervisor and a Practice Manager. As you will be part of a larger group, you will always have access to a wealth of expertise and experience (including certificate holders).

Duties Include

• Examining and observing animals to diagnose health problems and assess their health
• Performing laboratory tests on samples and specimens
• Dressing and treating wounds, performing surgery and prescribing medication
• Testing for diseases and administering vaccinations
• Performing ultrasound and diagnostic imaging tests
• Advising animal owners on preventive healthcare, general care and nutrition
• Spaying and neutering dogs and cats
• Maintaining medical records of animals
  
  

Flexible rota patterns to suit you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. For example, compressed hours, a 3/4-day week.

This is a full or part time position. Typically, the full-time position is Monday to Friday with 1 in 5 Saturdays, and no out-of-hours requirements. We are happy to discuss the days/hours at interview.

Join us in the perfect location

You will be joining our Summerview clinic, part of a group of 8 practices based in South Wales. We are in a fantastic location, in the heart of the Malpas community, just off the motorway with easy access to Bristol, Cardiff and Newport. We are also situated near local amenities with parking outside the practice.

Summergrove has a welcoming waiting/reception area. The consulting room has all the essentials within it and a separate dispensing area. Our prep room has multi-purpose use of nurse room and theatre. We have a separate kennel area, Lab/ storage room and separate spacious kitchen/staff room.

Our Equipment

• Biochemistry and haematology machine
• Snap test reader
• Centrifuge
• Microscope
• Haematocrit
• Diff quick staining
• Ultrasound scanner
• Doppler blood pressure monitor
• Pulseoximeter
• Dental machine
• X Ray available at our other sites
  
  

Because our employees 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