Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus At Spring Lodge Veterinary Group, we are expanding and excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a new colleague to join our well-established, friendly, and welcoming practice. Whether you're looking to develop your clinical skills or want to be part of a collaborative and caring team, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role This is a permanent position with flexibility built in - we're happy to discuss full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle and career aspirations. What We Offer 41 hours per week over 4 days, with our day running from 8.00am to the last appointment at 6.30pm. No out of hours work, with overnight inpatient care provided on-site. 1:5 Saturday morning rota. 1:8 rota for emergency cover ( 8.00am - 5.00pm ), for our own clients only. An extra day off after working a weekend - giving you up to 5 consecutive days off without using annual leave. Opportunity to work across our multi-site group, with each branch offering a unique working environment. Our Facilities As a hospital-standard clinic, we offer an extensive range of surgical and diagnostic equipment including: Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards Ultrasound, endoscopy, and dental radiography Full in-house laboratory Advanced surgical kit including laparoscopy and orthopaedic equipment We are also a host clinic for Vets Now, allowing us to offer 24-hour patient continuity with the benefit of on-site support. Our Team & Development Focus We value individual growth and development. You'll join a team of vets with certificates in surgery, medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and advanced general practice - plus others currently working towards them. We're Proud Of Our Skilled Nursing Team, Supported By 4 VCAs And Dedicated Receptionists At Each Of Our Six Clinics. We Actively Encourage Knowledge Sharing Through Journal clubs (led by vets and nurses) In-house CPD sessions on special interest topics such as cardiology and ultrasonography Our Culture We're a close-knit and supportive team that believes in looking after each other. Expect: Regular social events - from group-wide celebrations to smaller team get-togethers Qualified Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions A commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement in all areas Location Ideally located with excellent access to London, the coast, and Stansted Airport, Spring Lodge offers the best of both worlds - easy access to the city and travel links, plus countryside living if you prefer a quieter pace. Whatever your professional goals, we are keen to support you in achieving them. Join a team where you can thrive, feel valued, and grow. 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 6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday Wellbeing Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover 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