Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to work at our busy practice, made up of one main hospital and 4 satellite branches. This role will be based at our main site in Prestbury Park, with requirement to cover at supporting sites. This role would also be suitable for someone interested in taking more responsibility as a branch lead. We’re offering relocation support of up to £5,000, and a welcome bonus of up to £5,000 (pro rata).Rota patterns that work for you. Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We’re happy to offer flexibility to both part and full time applications. A typical full time role would involve working an average of 37 hours per week over 4 days. You’ll be required to work 1:4 Saturday mornings. No out of hours or on call required.A Bit About UsLocated in the heart of Cheltenham, renowned for horse racing and a thriving bar/restaurant scene, Dragon Vets is an established practice and has invested in specialist equipment including CT, DR, rigid/flexible endoscopy, high-end Doppler ultrasonography and well-equipped operating facilities including laparoscopic kits and TPLO kits, and much more. We have a team of 16 vets, including certificate holders with advanced practitioner status in small animal surgery, cardiology, and medicine, and value evidence-based medicine with regular clinical discussions and readily available colleague support. We function as more than a first-opinion practice, often performing complex surgeries and treating intensive medical cases that may otherwise have been referred. Having been established for decades, we have a huge client base which comes with lots of variety in caseload. We have a dedicated, separate out-of-hours team – Vets Now – based within the same building, enabling 24-hour care. Our nursing team is made up of 17 RVNS and 4 SVNs in various stages of their training.

Here''s what the team have to say"I started at Dragon vets nine years ago working after school as an ACA. After leaving to go to vet school, I was welcomed back into the team as a new graduate vet in 2023. Dragon have given me a supportive and exciting start to my career. We are lucky to have the facilities in house to advance diagnostics and care beyond first opinion. I enjoy working with all the team and am proud to be a part of it." – Sofia, vet.

Benefits and Development

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:Work-life balance6.6 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 colleague wellbeingDevelopment£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets and Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesColleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as wellCycle to Work and Green Cars Schemes (subject to eligibility)Voluntary benefits to suit youDiscounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice£50,000 - £75,000 a yearUp to £75,000 (DOE)Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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