Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Here at Wellhouse Veterinary Clinic, we are looking for a friendly and professional Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team! The role will provide you with the fantastic opportunity to work across our two sites in Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. We are looking for a Vet with surgical experience and who is comfortable working sole charge. You will have experience in surgery and general consultation, and be comfortable with an element of sole charge.
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
What the role looks like
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days), but we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
As Senior Vet, you will:
* Lead the clinical team and deliver exceptional veterinary and client care.
* Help shape the clinical direction of the practice.
* Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to their professional growth.
* Play an active role in the continued success and development of the clinic.
* Cater to a high surgical caseload.
About us
Well House Veterinary Clinic has two clinics, one in Crowborough and the other in Tunbridge Wells. We border on Ashdown Forest, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Both clinics are near a mainline train station for London/Gatwick. We have achieved the ISFM Silver Accredited cat-friendly clinic. We are a close team who believe in working together to provide a high standard of care for our clients and patients. We have an ethos at Well House that includes an openness in regard to the sharing of knowledge and experiences. We believe this to be paramount to ensuring that we remain a cohesive team and share best practices.
At Well House Vets we pride ourselves in providing exceptional veterinary care. We work to high clinical standards and have state of the art equipment to include digital x-ray, dental suite, Idexx lab machines, multiparameter and an Ultrasound machine. We also have separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards.
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
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 40 hours 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 £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
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Well House Veterinary Clinic, Crowborough
Well House, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, TN6 2SE, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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