Overview
Veterinary Surgeon - Up to £65,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + Up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance
Location: Near the Lake District | Full-time or Part-time | Certificate Support Available
Alexander Vets is a well-established, popular small animal practice with a loyal client base and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team.
What You Can Expect
* Salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
* Welcome Bonus of up to £5,000
* Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000
* Flexible rota and hours – full-time is 40 hours per week, with openness to part-time and alternative patterns
* Certificate funding and full support for further professional development
Your Role
You’ll enjoy a varied caseload that includes a balanced mix of consults and surgeries. We offer clinical freedom to work up your own cases thoroughly, including regular sole charge opportunities. Our in-house IDEXX lab and regular cases in dentistry, arthritis, and hyperthyroidism provide opportunities for detailed medical workups.
We’re proud of our modern equipment and facilities, including:
* Digital X-ray & Dental X-ray (IM3)
* Doppler Ultrasound
* Laser Therapy
* Multiparameter Monitoring
* Full in-house laboratory
We actively encourage special interests and are happy to support you if you’re currently undertaking or planning to start a certificate.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that flexibility is key. Whether you need adjusted start times for the school run or a part-time arrangement, we’re open to tailoring the role to suit your needs. Our team’s wellbeing is a priority, and we strive to create a supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
About Us
Alexander Vets is located on the edge of the stunning Lake District, offering access to some of the UK’s most breathtaking scenery. We’ve recently undergone a full practice refurbishment and are proud to offer a modern, welcoming workspace for both team and clients.
Our Team
* 2 Vets with a wealth of clinical knowledge
* 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
* 1 Student Veterinary Nurse
* Supportive Practice Manager, Practice Director and 2 Receptionists
We also work closely with our sister site, providing additional support, collaboration, and learning opportunities.
What Our Team Say About Life at Alexander
"I love working at Alexander Veterinary Centre. The whole team, from reception to management, are welcoming, supportive and caring. Our up-to-date equipment allows us to provide a gold standard of care. I especially enjoy leading nurse consultations and building strong bonds with our patients and clients."
- Victoria, RVN
People & Benefits
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. 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
* Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon access; research funding opportunities; Care Fund (£1,250 per annum for vets)
* Infection Prevention & Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension with employer contribution; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits; retailer discounts; discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices
* Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; Disability Confident Employer open to reasonable adjustments during recruitment
Up to £65,000 DOE.
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