Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

Here at Alexandra Vets, we are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. The role will include being able to drive the business with the potential to take on a new graduate to expand the services. The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced Practice Manager, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses and a Reception team.

The rota is based on a 4-day week with flexibility. There will 1:4 Saturday mornings involved and no out of hours. 

The salary for this role will be up to £70,000 depending on experience.

About Us

The practice is based in North Somerset with close links to M5 which gives you full excess to the beautiful South West Region. Our practice is fully equipped with the opportunity to increase case numbers with the right vet to drive the business.

We have a small team that is linked to Hillyfield Vets and works in collaboration with other local IVC practices. There are great opportunities to be able to develop a practice and expand the team.

Applicant Requirements 

We require an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is happy with sole charge and to work to GP standard level in all aspects of the role. You must have great communication and leadership skills to help drive the practice forward.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks holiday
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro-rata (needs confirmed for each advert)
• 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees 

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

 If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH5858 when applying for this role.

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