Role Overview
At Gladstone Vet Clinic, we’re seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis. In this role you’ll enjoy a well-balanced caseload between medicine and surgery. We actively encourage and support career development through continuous training and education, and we provide nurturing support for applicants interested in pursuing a certificate qualification.
Working Hours & Rota
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and aim to support our team’s well-being. Ideally, the position involves working 30 hours per week over 3 days, together with our shared Saturday rota (1:4). There is no OOH, out of hours or on-call required. As mentioned, we can offer flexibility to support part-time hours.
A bit about us
Join our small, friendly, and compassionate team, which includes 2.5 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 VCAs, and a receptionist, and provide high-quality care to both new and existing patients. We are looking for a team player who is eager to make a difference in veterinary medicine. Our clinic is equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, blood analysis machines, dental equipment, and more. It is located in Telford with easy access to motorway and rail links, plus plenty of countryside walks and leisure facilities nearby.
Benefits
Work-life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Well-being
- 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 well-being
Development
- £1,250 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 vets & nurses can apply for research funding
- All vets get £1,250 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 with Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Voluntary benefits – flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits
- Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Equal Opportunities
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are pleased to consider candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Salary
Up to £56,000 DOE
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