Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000
Are you an experienced Small Animal Vet looking to join a friendly, close-knit team in a beautiful countryside setting?
Blaircourt Pet Clinic is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to become a key member of our small animal team. You'll be working alongside one other senior MRCVS vet, a supportive RVN, a nursing assistant, and a welcoming receptionist. Excellent hours available working Monday to Friday 9-5 - Every other week Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 - 6.30 with time off in lieu. No OOH
We are a well-established small animal practice, operating alongside our 6-vet equine team, based in the scenic Essex countryside. Our clinic is situated in Woodham Ferrers-just 6 miles from the vibrant city of Chelmsford and within easy reach of Stansted Airport and central London.
Why Join Us?
1. Be part of a warm, supportive, and close-knit team
2. Enjoy a varied and interesting caseload
3. Work with loyal clients and their beloved pets in a trusted local practice
4. Access to excellent facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, ECG, and surgical capabilities (both soft tissue and orthopaedic)
What We're Looking For
5. Solid small animal practice experience
6. Confidence in clinical examination and routine surgery
7. The ability to work independently and in sole charge when required
8. A commitment to delivering outstanding client care and promoting our values of being trustworthy, caring, and progressive
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to create a working environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.
Join us at Blaircourt and take the next step in your veterinary career while enjoying all the benefits of countryside living with city connections just a short hop away.
Because our people matter
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
10. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
11. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
12. Private Medical Insurance
13. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
14. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
15. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
16. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
17. Certificate support
18. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
19. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
20. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
21. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
22. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
23. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
24. BVA membership
25. VDS cover
26. RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
27. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
28. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
29. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
30. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
31. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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