Hybrid – 2 days in Keynsham office per week
Want to play a key role in keeping a global veterinary network connected and thriving?
Join us as a 3rd Line Network Engineer and help ensure the seamless operation of critical infrastructure that supports thousands of veterinary professionals delivering care across the world.
Our Technology teams are responsible for the systems and infrastructure that make that work - everything our healthcare professionals need to deliver world-class care. From keeping on top of patient records, health plans, client communications, diary management and dispensing, our teams have a lot to think about and need smarter ways to provide the convenience and expertise that modern Pet owners have come to expect.
Who Are We
We are a global leader in veterinary care, investing in our people, premises and processes to deliver outstanding care in around 2,500 locations across 20 countries.
At IVC Evidensia, exceptional animal care is a team effort - and that includes the vital work of our central support teams. Whether in HR, marketing, operations, IT, finance or beyond, these roles keep our clinics running smoothly and effectively. By supporting our people and processes behind the scenes, they enable our practice teams to focus on delivering the highest standard of care to animals and their owners, delivering our promise of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
The role
As a Network Engineer at IVC Evidensia, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our network infrastructure across clinics and business locations. This includes providing 3rd line support for networking equipment, maintaining best practices to uphold system security and availability, and acting as a subject matter expert to support colleagues with your networking expertise. Key duties involve deploying, configuring, and maintaining network equipment, proactively monitoring performance and capacity, and administering Fortigate, Dell, and other vendor technologies to meet evolving business needs. You will also create clear documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences and manage third-party providers to ensure timely and high-quality service delivery.
What Will You'll Bring To The Role
We are seeking candidates with proven design and support experience in network IT infrastructure roles, demonstrating exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Layer-2 and Layer-3 networking technologies, including their design and implementation. A valid driving licence and the flexibility to travel at short notice are desirable. Professional certifications such as CCNA, NSE4, or NSE5 are also advantageous.
What We Offer
At IVC Evidensia 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
* 26 days annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Pension
* Discretionary Bonus
* Discounted staff pet care
* Dog Friendly office
* Free Parking available at Head Office
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.