Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon positions (2x) at Vine Tree Vets in the Wye Valley. Salary up to £75,000 DOE (pro-rata for part-time), Welcome Bonus up to £8,000, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000. Flexible full-time or part-time hours. Full-time: 40 hours per week over four days (8:30am-7:00pm) with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota and time off in lieu. Part-time hours can be tailored. There is no out-of-hours or bank holiday work as we do not operate an emergency service.

Explore a collaborative environment focused on growing clinical skills within a friendly team.

What’s on offer

• Flexibility to suit your lifestyle: full-time or part-time arrangements;
• For full-time: 40 hours/week over four days (8:30am–7:00pm) with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and time off in lieu;
• Part-time: tailored hours to fit specific days or shorter shifts;
• No out-of-hours or bank holidays due to no emergency service.

About Us

Vine Tree Vets is located in the heart of the Wye Valley with easy access to the Forest of Dean, Bath, Gloucester, Bristol and the Cotswolds. The modern, purpose-built practice was converted from a former pub in 2015 and supports a varied and busy small animal caseload.

Facilities include:

• Two consulting rooms
• Operating theatre
• Imaging suite with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy
• Main prep area
• Cat-only prep room with direct access to the cattery
• Separate dog ward

The Team

A close-knit team of 3 Vets, 1 HVN, 4 RVNs, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager. Many team members have been with the practice for years. The culture is positive, inclusive and supportive, with activities outside work to stay connected. Mental health is prioritised.

Benefits & Development

We offer competitive base salary plus a range of benefits:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) and an additional holiday day for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline); enhanced family-friendly policies; wellbeing initiatives
• Career development: £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); support for certificates; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon; £1,250 Care Fund for all vets; research funding; infection prevention and control programme; quality improvement programme
• Professional memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees paid
• Colleague benefits: company pension (employer contributions); Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes; retailer discounts; discounted treatment for your pets at IVC Evidensia practices

Salary up to £75,000 per year DOE.

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