Overview
Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE
Fields Vets is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking small animal first-opinion veterinary surgeon to join our progressive team. As a veterinary surgeon at our practice, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties, including consultations and surgeries, to provide the best care for our patients. There is an element of sole charge work, covering 1:6 Saturday morning surgeries (8am-1pm).
Role
Veterinary Surgeon
Field Vets, Newport
Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE. Fields Vets is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking small animal first-opinion veterinary surgeon to join our progressive team. As a veterinary surgeon at our practice, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties, including consultations and surgeries, to provide the best care for our patients. There is an element of sole charge work, covering 1:6 Saturday morning surgeries (8am-1pm).
Responsibilities
* Full-time position working 40 hours per week with flexibility to discuss part-time options (2-3 days per week).
* Work on a rolling rota with shifts generally between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, including 1:6 Saturday mornings (8 am–1 pm) consulting and surgery only.
* No OOH.
* Ensure a good work/life balance through discussed hours.
Why join us?
Fields Vets is a busy, friendly first-opinion practice located in central Newport. We handle a diverse and interesting caseload and are committed to providing exceptional care. Our practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, dental radiography, and ultrasound.
About Our Team
Our friendly team is made up of 5 vets and supported by 7 nurses and 3 receptionists, supported by an experienced clinical director and practice manager who is also a registered veterinary nurse. We have one internal medicine certificate holder interested in ultrasonography and dermatology, and one of our nurses holds an anaesthesia certificate and we have a surgery certificate trainee. We also benefit from a visiting referral cardiologist. We strongly support and encourage personal development. We offer funding for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and certificates, along with all IVC benefits.
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, 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
* 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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
salary up to £75,000 DOE FTE
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