Veterinary Surgeon

Island Veterinary Associates, Stafford

There’s no better time to join our friendly team!

Island Veterinary Associates are looking for a dedicated GP Vet to join their team! The successful candidate will carry out several vet duties including First Opinion veterinary Consults, Vaccinations, Health Checks, Neutering, General Surgery and Diagnostics to name but a few! We're keen to support candidates that may be relocating for the role, so we can offer a relocation allowance of up to £5000 to help you make the move.

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

We are happy to accept both full/part-time applications for this role, working on average 40 hours across 4 days per week, on a shared rota with a fair shift pattern. You will be required at work 1:6 Saturdays and there is no out of hours however you may need to cover inpatient care should the need arise.

About Us

We are a friendly, small animal practice based in the county town of Stafford, surrounded by the beautiful countryside that will appeal to the outdoors type, such as Cannock Chase great for mountain biking or Hiking or just Dog walking. However, we also have great links to public transport and excellent rail access to anywhere in the UK. Newly refurbished premises - 5 consulting rooms with large waiting area based in prominent position our new practice is light and airy with a large clinical space upstairs including two large theatres, central prep room, Dental room and imaging room. We have top rated arthroscopy, Laproscopy, and endoscopy equipment. Excellent ultrasound machine, in house lab along with all the normal equipment. Supportive and friendly team we have 2 certificate holders in Small animal surgery as well as another training, with a specific interest in orthopoaedics.

About the Team and Culture

By far the best thing about our practice is our fantastic team, we have 7 vets who are supported by 7 registered veterinary nurses, 2 Certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery, Feline Medicine and imaging, 5 of our RVN's have been here for 10+ years. We are a friendly and close-knit team and we like to discuss cases, to share knowledge and skills to help everyone develop in their role.

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 -

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

*£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 - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*All our Vets get £1250 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

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Up to £63,000 DOE