Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Homefield Road Veterinary Surgery

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

£70000

Homefield Road Veterinary Surgery, Chalkstone, St. Edmundsbury

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b84c83adf431428a9ec1fa71a46addc3

Full Job Description

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. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. The ideal candidate would work 3/4 days per week from 8:30am-6:30pm. Candidates will be required to participate in a rota to cover a limited OOH service. If you are looking to fit your work around your personal life come and chat to us to see how we can support you., We are a purpose-built small animal clinic that consists of a radiography suite, two surgical theatres, separate kennels, and cattery and three consultation rooms. We have equipment such as dental xray, ultrasound and endoscopy. Outside of work our team enjoys taking part in charity walking events, as part of team building, we hold an annual summer party for all the team and their families. We have an experienced team of Vets and Nurses. We have 3 Senior Vets, 1 new grad Vet, 1 Vet Surgeon split over 2 sites. Our nursing team consists of 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses over two sites, as well as Veterinary Care Assistants and a dedicated Reception team.

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

  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

  • Your birthday as a paid day off


  • Wellbeing

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

  • Non-accidental injury support


  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD leave pro rata

  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

  • Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can

  • for research funding

  • 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