Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Here at Hook Veterinary Centre, we have a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and very supportive team. You will be responsible for carrying out consultations and surgery working collaboratively with a strong team of experienced vets and nurses to give the highest levels of patient care. There is no sole charge for our team to ensure everyone feels supported at all times.

Hook Vets is a thriving practice, which has expanded over the last 2 years. The practice is located in a small town in Hampshire with excellent road and rail links. We are situated within 5 minutes drive of the M3, J5, and 3-minute walk from Hook station, which is on the mainline to London Waterloo/ Southampton Central. We have a very loyal client base, with over 70% on our pet health club. The practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, Esaote MyLabX7 ultrasound, K-Laser and in house IDEXX lab. We are currently planning our move to a new purpose-built building.

The full-time rota will include working on average 4.5 days per week with a share in the Saturday mornings which are fully staffed by 2 vets, 2 nurses and receptionists, and a day off is given when working Saturdays. No OOH. We would also welcome applications from part time candidates, work/life balance and comprehensive mental health support is a priority at Hook Vets., 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 -Because our employees 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
• 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