Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Fixed Term Contract
Looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our skilled and diverse team across our Chesham and Amersham surgeries on a fixed-term contract. Our full-time vets work four days a week (Monday to Friday) plus one in four Saturdays.
Meet the Team
We value hard work and team enjoyment, with teamwork at the core of our practice. You will work with a team of 12 vets, supported by veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses, client care representatives, and an admin team dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients and their pets.
Experience and Training
Our vet team boasts extensive experience, and we actively encourage and fund CPD courses and postgraduate certificates. Many of our vets are working towards certification in areas such as internal medicine, feline medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. We have an in-house training facility for hosting and conducting training, CPD, and team meetings.
We seek an enthusiastic, proactive veterinary surgeon eager to expand their skills and knowledge while supporting students and new graduates.
Location
Our practice is located in the beautiful Chilterns, offering scenic walking options and proximity to London.
Because Our People Matter
We recognize our staff as the key to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
Work-life Balance
* 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
* Colleague wellbeing initiatives
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
* Support for certificates
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
* £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, subject to eligibility
* Flexible voluntary benefits
* Discounts and cashback with retailers
* Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices
We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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