Rhodes Vets Veterinary Surgeon – IVC Evidensia UK
Join our friendly and passionate veterinary team at Rhodes Vets. We are seeking a Small Animal Vet to join a welcoming, collaborative practice with a strong client base, supportive development, and good work-life balance.
Location: Kingsthorpe, Northampton, with a satellite consulting branch in Far Cotton. You may travel between sites (driving licence and own car required).
What you’ll do
* Balance consults and surgery, handling a wide variety of cases from routine procedures (spays, castrations, dentals, lump removals) to soft tissue work.
* Provide meaningful case workups during consultations and build lasting client relationships.
* Collaborate with a team including five vets (certificate holders in Radiography & Imaging and Small Animal Medicine), an RVN, and a supportive front office and management team.
Team and environment
* Work across two well-equipped, friendly environments with modern facilities and a well-stocked lab, ultrasound, digital radiography (including dentistry), endoscope, orthopaedic kit, and more.
* Active involvement of RVNs in patient care, surgery assistance, and running clinics.
* Supportive culture with opportunities to contribute to charity work and community initiatives.
Career development and culture
* Development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy and access to Vetlexicon; eligibility for research funding and a Care Fund for vets.
* Flexible working patterns designed to fit your lifestyle, with potential adjustments to hours to accommodate school holidays or other commitments.
Working pattern
* Weekly hours up to 30 hours per week.
* Share in a Saturday morning rota (1:3, may change to 1:6).
* No OOH or on-call requirements.
* Salary up to £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience.
Location benefits
* Kingsthorpe is a well-connected Northampton suburb with convenient transport links to London, Birmingham, and beyond, offering a balanced lifestyle with shops, dining, and green spaces.
Benefits and wellbeing
* Work-life balance initiatives and generous annual leave (6.6 weeks incl. bank holidays) with additional birthday leave.
* Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives.
* CPD allowance (£1,250) with paid CPD leave (40 hours pro rata); certificate support and development opportunities.
* Access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; Care Fund (£1,250 per annum per vet).
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme; Professional memberships (including BVA, VDS, RCVS fees).
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution; cycle to work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility criteria apply).
* Voluntary benefits and discounts with retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices.
Seniority and employment type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
Job function and industry
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Veterinary Services
We recognise our people are fundamental to our success. If you have a particular interest in exotics, we do have an established client base in this area, though it’s not a requirement. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IVC Evidensia UK.
We’re actively hiring and welcome applications for Veterinary Surgeon roles in Northampton and surrounding areas.
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