Veterinary Surgeon Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Coseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the UK is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their busy Rosewood practice. The role includes a mix of consultations and surgeries, with an emphasis on team collaboration and professional development. Candidates should possess strong general surgical and medical skills, and some sole charge work may be required. The practice offers a welcoming environment and support for career advancement, including a generous CPD allowance and additional benefits like private medical insurance and a considerable welcome bonus.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance (£1250)

Discounts for own pets

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Confident with both surgical and medical cases.
• Willing to cover at supporting branches.
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of consults and surgeries.
• Contribute ideas to enhance practice offerings.
• Support team dynamic and mentor junior staff.

Skills

General surgical skills

Excellent medical skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work in a team

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Lockwood Animal Hospital, Rosewood Vets, Coseley, Coseley, West Midlands

Here at Lockwood Vets, we’re looking for a veterinary surgeon to work at our Rosewood practice near Wolverhampton. You will be a proactive individual who is able and willing to contribute your ideas and skills across the practice to build on the fantastic team and offering we have here. You will have a mix of consults and surgery, so you have the best of both worlds. We strongly encourage career development so if you wish to pursue a specialism or certificate, we would be delighted to discuss this with you. There will be some sole charge work, so you will need to be confident with excellent general surgical and medical skills. Just a few miles away you will find another of our branches with its experienced, friendly team who are always on hand to provide additional support. You’ll also be required to cover at our supporting branches. We can offer a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata).

Fix or flex – find your perfect balance

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, the full-time position would involve working 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with an amazing 1:8 Saturdays (09:00 – 17:00). There’s no out of hours or on call required for this role.

About us

This purpose-built practice provides a spacious, light and airy perfect working environment with a surgical theatre, and a prep room, and all the usual gadgets including digital Xray, ultrasound, endoscope and in house lab. We are in the process of installing a dental xray in addition. Our clinical team is composed of 12 vets with certificate holders in areas like exotics, internal medicine and surgery. We also have vets doing certificates in dermatology, imaging and surgery. They’re supported by our highly skilled, long standing nurse team. We have a loyal client base, and the practice is highly trusted within the local community for providing exceptional veterinary care. Maintaining a good working environment and job satisfaction for all staff is of high importance to us which is proven in our low staff turnover and longevity in service.

Here’s what the team have to say

'I have been with the Lockwood group for nearly 14 years and started as a junior vet, and worked my way up to Clinical Director. I have always felt part of the Lockwood family from the start and really do feel all the staff keep our patients and clients needs at the forefront of what we do. We have recently invested (and still doing so) in a lot of equipment which is really positive and leading to improved care for our patients.' - Alan, Clinical Director

A great place to live and work

Based in an excellent location close to the M6 and M5 motorways, within easy access to Birmingham with its train links and the rest of the country as well as two nearby airports. Birmingham is known for the amazing Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre.

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
• 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
• 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

Lockwood Animal Hospital, Rosewood Vets, Coseley

1 Mason Street, Coseley, Coseley, WV14 9SZ, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.