Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia
Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000, Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our talented and committed team of vets, nurses, and support staff across our two branches in South Suffolk/North Essex at Hadleigh and Brantham.
About Us
Highcliff Veterinary Practice is a long-established veterinary practice, proudly serving our local community for over 100 years. Our Hadleigh branch is based in a historic Suffolk market town, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Brantham sits near the market town of Manningtree, with easy access to the Suffolk and North Essex coastline. Both locations are within 20 minutes of Ipswich and Colchester, and London is a 60-minute journey from Manningtree station.
At Hadleigh, we operate out of a Grade 2 listed building that has been refurbished to create a modern clinical environment, while retaining historic charm. Brantham offers a spacious, purpose-built facility with the latest equipment, including digital X-rays, video endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring, and a class IV therapeutic laser. Both sites are RCVS GP status accredited, cat-friendly, and committed to staff development as Nurse Training practices.
Our combined clinical team comprises 15 Veterinary Surgeons (including part-time), 15 RVNs and 2 SVNs across both branches. Hadleigh benefits from the expertise of an Advanced Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging and an Orthopaedic Surgeon, with close collaboration between the branches. We foster a supportive, professional, and friendly work environment with active opportunities for personal and professional development.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon who shares our values and commitment to high-quality patient care. We are open to candidates at any stage of their career, from recent graduates to experienced vets. The role includes 1 in 3 Saturday mornings but no out-of-hours duties.
For those interested in further development, we actively encourage and support vets in pursuing their own areas of interest, including funding and study leave for certificates.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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 employee wellbeing
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: flexible options to choose from a range of voluntary benefits
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are 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 happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
£0 - £75,000 a year
Up to £75,000 DOE
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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