Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice? Lawrie Vet Group, part of the IVC Evidensia family, is expanding-and we’re excited to welcome a new vet to our dedicated and growing team.

Who We Are

At Lawrie Vet Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional veterinary care with a strong focus on clinical excellence, continuity, and client relationships. As part of the IVC Evidensia network, we maintain our local, community practice ethos while benefiting from the support and resources of a larger veterinary group.

We see a variety of patients including exotic species, and have a dedicated vets who deal with our exotic care. While you won’t be expected to lead on exotic cases, there are opportunities to gain experience and training if you have an interest in learning more.

With modern facilities, advanced diagnostic equipment, and a skilled nursing team, we offer the perfect environment for veterinary surgeons who want to grow their clinical skills and pursue their interests.

The Role

As a Veterinary Surgeon at Lawrie Vet Group, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload including routine consultations, surgery, and diagnostics
• Work alongside a supportive team including certificate holders and experienced nurses
• Have opportunities to pursue your clinical interests and develop professionally
• Enjoy a strong work-life balance with a fair rota and minimal OOH (if any)

What We’re Looking For

A qualified MRCVS with a passion for high-quality patient care, an interest in exotic species is welcome but not essential-training and support available through our dedicated exotic vet and a team player who communicates clearly and compassionately with clients and colleagues

40 hours a week, hours are on a rota basis, inpatients evening and weekend cover is included in weekly hours

Because our people 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
• 6.8 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 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
• 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

Salary up to £55,000 DOE

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