Salary & Benefits Summary
Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus relocation allowance up to £5,000.
Position Overview
We are looking for a full‑time Veterinary Surgeon to work across our two sites: White Cross Vets St Helens and White Cross Vets Widnes.
While experience is preferred, we welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge that can enhance our team.
The Team
Our team of 8 experienced vets includes certificate holders in medicine, surgery, imaging, GP, and ophthalmology. Nursing teams hold certificates in behaviour, anaesthesia, surgery, and consulting.
We enjoy collaborative case discussion, in‑house training, and team wellbeing events.
The Practices
Both well‑equipped practices feature new ultrasound machines, DR x‑ray, IM3 dental processor, Tonopen, slit lamp, and in‑house lab machines.
Working Hours & Rota
* Normal working week: 40 hours spread over four days.
* Share Saturday mornings (currently 1 in 4). Time given in lieu during the week.
* Ideal candidate works two set days a week at each clinic to ensure continuity for cases and clients.
* Set operating and consulting days vary with personal preference and skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical care for patients across both sites.
* Participate in collaborative case discussions and in‑house training.
* Maintain continuity of care through scheduled operating and consultation days.
* Adhere to infection prevention and control programmes.
* Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Work‑life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of 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.
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata.
* Certificate support.
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia.
* All vets & nurses can apply for research funding.
* All vets receive £1,250 per annum for the Care Fund.
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
* Quality Improvement Programme.
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership.
* VDS cover.
* RCVS fees.
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme (IVC Evidensia contribution).
* Cycle‑to‑Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Voluntary benefits: flexible selection.
* Discounts/cashback with participating retailers.
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practice.
Diversity & Inclusion
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We encourage applications from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and will discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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