Veterinary Surgeon
Salary up to £67,000 FTE DOE
We are seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our well‑established and supportive team. This role is ideally suited to a vet who has previously worked in a busy hospital environment and thrives in a fast‑paced setting.
The successful candidate will be confident in delivering a high standard of clinical care, with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on client service. The position will involve a balanced caseload of both consultations and surgical procedures, offering variety and the opportunity to utilise and further develop your clinical skills.
Rota patterns that work for you
We are dedicated to providing a fantastic work/life balance to our staff. The working hours are an average of 40 hours per week across 4 days including a weekend pattern of 1:8 full weekends (Sat 0800‑1800 + Sun 0830‑1330) and 2 additional Saturday mornings consulting per annum (0900‑1300). This role has no OOH. We are happy to offer part‑time work patterns to the right candidate; if you’re looking for 2‑3 days per week please get in touch.
Join an established practice
Rosemary Lodge is based in the beautiful city of Bath. The hospital is a long‑established Tier 3 hospital with on‑site MRI, CT, digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray and in‑house diagnostics. Our 5 satellite branches vary in size and facilities but all have established teams and friendly clients. We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our focus on staff wellbeing. Staff are actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge via in‑house learning and CPD. We have 130 employees across the group. Bath Veterinary Referrals is based at Rosemary Lodge Hospital; the team includes both Medicine Clinicians and Surgeons.
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 the following:
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
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our 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 will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits – we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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