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Lead veterinary surgeon - small animal

Ross-on-Wye
Permanent
VC Evidensia UK
Veterinary surgeon
Posted: 16 February
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Vine Tree Vets, Ross-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands


Elevate Bonus - 20% of salary paid in month 6, 10% in month 12 + benefits!


Plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance

Join us at Vine Tree Vets in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley. Ross on Wye is a charming market town surrounded by stunning countryside, perfect for lovers of the outdoors. From walking and hiking to cycling, kayaking and paddleboarding, adventure is right on your doorstep. With independent shops, cafés and markets alongside excellent links to Hereford, Gloucester and the M50, Ross on Wye truly offers the best of both worlds.


Join Our Well-Equipped Practice

We pride ourselves on investing in high quality, modern equipment to deliver gold standard care. Our practice is equipped with:

* Digital and dental X ray
* Endoscopy and bronchoscopy
* A fully equipped in house laboratory

We generally see routine procedures however can open this to suit your interests, previously we have seen a range of cases from more advanced surgery through to BOAS. We also benefit from monthly peripatetic services in ophthalmology and cardiology, supporting broader case exposure and ongoing learning. Together, these facilities allow us to provide a comprehensive service for our patients while giving our team the tools to grow their skills and confidence.


Find your future with Vine Tree Vets

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet ready to take the next step in their leadership journey while staying strongly clinical. You’ll be part of our loyal team of Vets and Nurses, shaping the practice as we develop during an exciting phase of recruitment and growth. You’ll have the chance to influence practice strategy and mentor colleagues. You’ll also collaborate with other IVC practices in the region, sharing knowledge and best practice, while receiving support for both clinical development and leadership training.

Key highlights include:

* Flexible working pattern with 4 or 5 days per week
* A balanced role with 75% clinical and 25% non-clinical time
* Active involvement in recruitment and team building

In this leadership role, you’ll go beyond clinical excellence to lead and inspire the wider team. You’ll develop and implement clinical protocols that support gold standard care and deliver training to build confidence and capability across the practice. You’ll also champion a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement, demonstrating the real value that strong leadership brings to both the team and the clients.


Elevate your career

We are committed to empowering our team members to realise their full potential. That’s why we offer a clear pathway for progression, ensuring ample opportunities for both career advancement and personal development.

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

* Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
* Up to £8,000 relocation bonus
* Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary
* Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary
* Concierge support with the relocation process
* Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? If you’re an experienced vet with strong clinical skills, we’d love to hear from you.

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
* 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
* 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


Vine Tree Vets, Ross-on-Wye

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.


Any questions before applying?

Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

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