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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Employer
Wood Street Veterinary Hospital
Location
Barnet, London, England
Salary
Up to £75,000 DOE
Closing date
7 Mar 2025
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Sector
Small Animal
Job Type
Veterinary Surgeon
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.

Join our dedicated team at Wood Street Veterinary Hospital, a fully equipped, hospital supported by four well-established branches. Our facilities offer advanced diagnostics, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory, ensuring we can provide top-tier medical and surgical care. Our commitment to patient care and client satisfaction has built a strong reputation in the community, making our practice a trusted choice for pet owners.

Make Wood Street Vet Group your next move

We are a 5-branch brand with a main hospital in Barnet. We have facilities to include digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental x-ray & much more. We offer all kinds of surgery to include some orthopaedic. Our main hospital is in a fantastic location, and 15-20 minutes from all of our branches. We have a large team spanning across the 5 branches, with everyone sharing the load of branch work. Easy to commute into London, and easy to drive to and to park.

Find Your Next Role With Us

We’re seeking an experienced, compassionate Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on a diverse caseload. Your responsibilities will include handling a mix of medical and surgical cases, with time spent both at our main hospital and at the branch practices. Working 4 days a week with an approximate 1 in 4 weekend rotation, you’ll have a rewarding schedule that balances work and personal time.

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 employee 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 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 £75,000 DOE

Company

Wood Street Veterinary Hospital is one of the longest established practices in the South East, and one of only a handful of Approved Veterinary Hospitals in the London area. We have a highly dedicated and skilled team to look after all of your pets' needs. Staff members are on the premises 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to look after our patients. We provide an emergency service so that there is always a vet and nurse available

Established in 1900, Wood Street Veterinary Hospital has been providing exceptional animal and veterinary care for many years. Our status as a Small Animal Hospital reflects our commitment to animal care and as a centre of excellence. We are also a Registered Training Practice for Veterinary Nurses.

We have four branch surgeries, Oakwood Veterinary Surgery in Radlett, Holders Hill Veterinary Surgery in Mill Hill, Cockfosters Veterinary Surgery in Cockfosters, and Rosemary Avenue Vet Clinic in Enfield.

An animal ambulance is available to assist our clients with transport and can also deliver medication and food when required.

The close links the hospital has with the RSPCA has always been a source of great pride for us.  Helping  charities care for animals in need provides us with a real sense of achievement. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 8449 0074
Location
74 Wood Street
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 4BW
United Kingdom

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