Overview
Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC role at IVC Evidensia. This is a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover role based at Walton Lodge, Ware.
Your typical week will include consultations in the mornings and afternoons. After consultations, you will liaise with inpatients and their owners regarding further workups required, or you will be on theatre duties, completing the surgeries booked in for that day. We work to high general practice standards and handle an interesting and varied caseload.
Work-life balance is supported with flexible patterns. This part-time permanent position involves working 30 hours over 3 days per week, including 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. There are no out-of-hours commitments. Our clinic operates from 8am – 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 1pm on Saturdays.
Responsibilities
* Conduct consultations in accordance with practice standards.
* Liaise with inpatients and their owners regarding further workups or treatment plans.
* Assist in theatres and perform the surgeries booked in for the day.
* Contribute to maintaining a high standard of patient and client care within a varied caseload.
About Walton Lodge
Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd was co-founded in September 2000. We have six well-equipped surgeries located in Bengeo, Bishop\'s Stortford, Harlow, Hoddesdon, Stevenage, and Ware. Our facilities include sterile operating theatres, high-speed ultrasound, anaesthetic monitoring, ECG, dental equipment, laboratory facilities, digital X-Ray, endoscope facilities, separate cat and dog wards, and purpose-built kennels for recovery.
Team and Professional Development
Walton Lodge is home to a dedicated team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, and Receptionists. We strongly encourage CPD and professional development through opportunities such as courses and internal education.
Benefits and Remuneration
* Competitive base salary; salary scale up to £56,000 FTE DOE
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private medical insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* CPD allowance (£1,250) with paid CPD leave; certificate support
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon
* Research funding opportunities; Care Fund £1,250 per annum for vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional memberships: BVA, VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Company pension; cycle to work and green car schemes; voluntary benefits
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
Salary information and seniority level are provided in the listing, with opportunities for career progression within the IVC Evidensia network.
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