Overview
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Burnley
Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Burnley role at IVC Evidensia. Oakmount Veterinary Centre is looking for a veterinary surgeon to join the team on a flexible basis with opportunities for full-time, part-time, or flexed work patterns.
Responsibilities
- Conduct consultations and perform surgical procedures, with the opportunity to work up your own cases.
- Manage occasional sole charge with minimal requirements.
- Contribute to in-house inpatient care (nurse-led overnight care; vets participate in a 1:6/7 rota).
- Engage in preventative health care and maintain case continuity with clients and patients.
Schedule and pattern
- Varying shifts between 8:00 and 19:30.
- 1:4 weekends, with time off in the week in lieu.
- No out-of-hours (OOH) duties for this role.
About the Practice
Oakmount are a first opinion, small animal practice with a referral Exotics department. Facilities include 5 consulting rooms, 3 theatres, digital x-ray (vertical and horizontal beam), dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood machines, and standard equipment.
About the Team
The team comprises 8 vets (2 clinical directors), a practice director, 10 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 2 VCAs, and a support team of 6. It is an SVN training practice with a wealth of knowledge and experience, including 3 certificate holders. Development is encouraged and certificates are funded.
Location and lifestyle
Burnley is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere with strong transport links to Manchester and Liverpool. The area offers access to country walks and proximity to the Lake District and Peak District.
Benefits and development
- Competitive base salary with benefits including: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) and additional birthday holiday entitlement.
- Private Medical Insurance and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay).
- CPD allowance (£1,250) with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; access to Vetlexicon; opportunity for research funding; Care Fund allowance (£1,250 per annum).
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme and Quality Improvement Programme.
- BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS membership.
- Company pension scheme with employer contribution; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits; pet discount at IVC Evidensia practices.
Eligibility and inclusion
IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging and is Disability Confident. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during recruitment.
Salary: £35,000 – £65,000 per year, up to £65,000 DOE.
Seniority and employment type
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
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