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Equine Veterinary Surgeon

On-site in Somerford·Added 1 month ago (last checked 8 Oct)

IVC Evidensia

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Overview

Job details

Up to £55,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £3,540 a month after tax.

Requirements

Work on-site in Somerford
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

Salary up to £55,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Wright and Morten Equine Vets, based in Cheshire are a well-established 9 vet team proving a large range of ambulatory and clinic-based services for our clients. Due to one of our experienced vets having a career change we are seeking to recruit a veterinary surgeon with minimum 1 year experience. Finding someone who is the right fit is very important to us as we are proud to be a close- knit supportive team.

Practice Highlights

* A supportive friendly team

* Very good work life balance with working hours 8:30am-5:30pm but vets are often finished by 5pm

* Generous time off for weekends worked (5 days for 2 weekends)

* You will enjoy clinical freedom with the back-up of our clinic team and friendly supportive ambulatory team.

* Our team currently consists of certificate holders in Equine Orthopaedics, Equine Dentistry and Equine Lameness who are able to offer support with working up your own cases as needed.

* Clinic facilities for inpatient care, elective surgery, in-house laboratory and a brew and a biscuit whenever it's required.

* A lovely client base of leisure and sports horses with a good proportion of insured clients.

* Full range of ambulatory equipment available

* Incredible nursing team who are able to assist vets in clinic and on yard as well as providing their own extensive range of duties.

* Encouragement and support to expand knowledge and skill set

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you'll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You'll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities

* Minimum 1 year experience

* Confident with routine and ambulatory emergency work (remote support always available and structured help and training available if required)

* Full participation in OOH rota on a 1 in 5 basis

* Although full time is preferrable we will consider part time at a minimum of 3 days a week.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You'll bring:

* A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS

* Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases

* Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues

* A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development

* Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

* A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

* Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses

* £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

* Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks

* Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays

* Private medical insurance

* Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

* BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)

* Retail discounts and cashback offers

* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is a veterinary care group operating a network of veterinary practices, ranging from small animal and mixed animal clinics to out-of-hours services and specialist referral hospitals.

Its practices employ veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, animal care assistants and client care teams, and the group runs referral services in areas such as surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine and oncology, alongside emergency and critical care and rotating internship programmes.