Overview
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC role at IVC Evidensia UK. This is a 12 month maternity cover contract at Ivybank Vets, with the option to work across our four branches (Irvine, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and West Kilbride) depending on skill set and preferences.
Responsibilities
* Provide a mix of medical and surgical care with the time and support to fully work up cases.
* Develop and expand the branch caseload, particularly at the West Kilbride site.
* The role can be tailored to your experience, from early career consolidation to growing a branch’s caseload or a consulting-focused position.
* Opportunity to work across any of the four clinics based on skills and preferences.
Rota and Work Pattern
Clinic opening hours are 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday. Full-time rota is 39 hours per week, usually spread across 4 days, with an equal share of 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12pm). Part-time and flexible working options available. Out-of-hours care is handled by Vets Now.
Location and Team
Clinics are in Irvine, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, and West Kilbride on Ayrshire’s west coast. Team includes 10 Vets, 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 ACAs, and a supportive reception and admin group. Facilities include in-house labs, digital radiography, ultrasound (on three sites), dental equipment, and more.
Development and Qualifications
ICV Evidensia supports ongoing development and qualifications, with opportunities such as CPD and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online resources, and potential research funding. Qualifications and special interests are encouraged to grow the broader skill set used in general practice.
Benefits
* Work-life balance – 6.8 weeks annual leave (incl. bank holidays) plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Development – £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support, learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon and potential research funding
* Vets receive £1250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships – BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Company pension with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (subject to eligibility)
* Voluntary benefits and retailer discounts
* Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices
IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome discussions on reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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