Overview
De Montfort Veterinary Hospital are an RCVS-accredited practice located in the growing market town of Evesham. The team comprises 4 FTE vets, 7.5 FTE RVNs and 1 SVN. In addition to De Montfort’s clinical staff, they’re supported by an outstanding support team who help maintain high standards of care. The hospital is a Veterinary Nurse training centre, an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold Award) and an RWAF Clinic (Silver Award). The clinical team includes staff with a diverse range of certificates and areas of special interest, including medicine, dentistry, ECC, surgery, feline nursing and behavioural work. Equipment and technology includes digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and IDEXX analysers, among others.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The group is united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, careers are built to enable more clinical impact, more career opportunities, and active involvement in local and professional communities through investment in learning, innovation and wellbeing.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.
Your Duties
* Taking charge of your own clinical caseload, including a well-balanced caseload of surgery and medicine
* Supporting the wider team to ensure that the highest standards of practice are always maintained
Flexibility
We understand that life happens outside of the clinic. We are committed to helping you find a rhythm that works, whether that’s a fixed rota or something more bespoke.
* A typical full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week, over a 4-day week
* There’s a 1:4 Saturday morning shift (08:30 – 13:00)
* There’s no out-of-hours or bank holidays required
What Team Members Say
"I started at De Montfort Vets as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse. I was welcomed into the team and over the years I have advanced my career more than I imagined possible. The team’s high standards of care and collaborative culture support a good work/life balance. I look forward to many more happy years with my colleagues"
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* Opportunities to develop clinical leadership, governance and strategic capability
* Support to work towards advanced clinical or non-clinical qualifications, where appropriate
* Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and leadership programmes
* Access to senior mentors, regional leaders, and professional peer networks
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
You Might Be a Great Fit If
You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:
* A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
* Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
* A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
* Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
What We Offer Our Team
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia
* All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All Vets receive £1250 per annum via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (subject to eligibility)
* Voluntary benefits and retailer discounts
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary: £30,000 - £75,000 per year (DOE). We may use AI tools in the hiring process; final decisions are made by humans. For information about data handling, please contact us.
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