Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Apollo VetsFinancial Package up to £100,000Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.Ready for a challenge? Explore our Elevate programmeAs a Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional veterinary care. You will also have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development of the clinic, enhancing patient care and maintaining a positive working environment.The Elevate programme

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salaryUp to £8,000 relocation bonusElevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salaryElevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salaryConcierge support with the relocation processPaid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)Work and team environment

We are a three-site practice with a family-friendly atmosphere. Our main site is in Black Notley, near open countryside. We also have a branch clinic in Maldon and Dunmow. You would cover all three sites on a rota basis.Our facilities include digital radiography including dental and ultrasonography. The team comprises 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 registered veterinary nurses with many years of experience, 2 student veterinary nurses, a veterinary care assistant, 6 reception team members and a Practice Director who is also a registered veterinary nurse. There are also colleagues with an exotic certificate, diagnostic imaging focus vets, and an anaesthetic certificate holder nurse.Work-life balance

We are open to all possibilities, including shorter hours, 5 days a week, longer hours 4 days a week, or part-time. We offer a flexible rota approach to support your lifestyle. Open hours: main branch 8 am – 7 pm and branch clinic 8:30 am – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will also work a share of 1:5 Saturday mornings between 8 am – 1 pm, with no out-of-hours requirement at the main site in Black Notley, Braintree.Benefits and development

We value our people and offer a range of benefits in addition to a competitive base salary.6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthdayWellbeingPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingDevelopment

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaediaAll Vets and Nurses can apply for research fundingAll Vets receive £1250 per annum to spend via Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional membershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesColleague benefitsCompany pension scheme with employer contributionCycle to Work and Green Cars schemesVoluntary benefits selectionDiscounts/cashback with retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practiceNote: This description focuses on the Veterinary Surgeon role and the associated benefits and work environment as described. If you require further refinements to structure or wording, please ..... full job details .....