Overview
We’re looking for a vet to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity. Our practice primarily treats dogs and cats, and occasionally small furred pets, focusing on building strong relationships with both patients and their owners. We provide essential medical care and compassionate options for complex medical conditions and surgical cases, always ensuring clients feel supported and informed.
Responsibilities
* Provide routine and surgical care to a diverse patient base.
* Support the Clinical Director in increasing nursing team utilisation of Schedule 3 procedures.
* Collaborate with a motivated veterinary and nursing team to deliver high‑quality care.
Benefits and Work‑Life Balance
* Flexible working hours: full time (40 hrs/wk, 5 days) or part time/fixed schedule options.
* No out‑of‑hours or bank holiday duties required.
* Optional Saturday rota (09:00‑11:00).
* 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
Learning and Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata.
* Certificate support.
* Access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon and quality‑improvement programmes.
* Opportunity for all vets and nurses to apply for research funding and a £1,250 Care Fund.
Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline).
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership.
* VDS cover.
* RCVS fees.
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution.
* Cycle-to-work and green cars schemes (subject to eligibility).
* Voluntary benefits and retailer discounts.
* Discounted treatment for own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
Colleague Testimonial
"I have been at St Mary’s Vets for 7 years, gaining my RVN qualification at the end of 2019. Throughout this time I have found the team to be friendly, relaxed and always up for a laugh, whilst keeping a high level of professionalism. I always feel like a valued member of the team and love how everyone shares the same mentality of the importance of a work/life balance. We are always looking to make improvements and am looking forward to seeing how we develop in the future!" – Emma Brooks, RVN
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider – Veterinary
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