Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Otter Vets - Sidmouth, Sidmouth, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE
Relocation package available
We are looking for a Small Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Otter Vets
You will be completing 1st opinion work to include small animal consults and surgical caseload, this may include elements of sole charge. There is opportunity available for mentoring junior colleagues.
If your preference is for mixed or small animal/equine work, we would still really like to hear from you as we have flexibility to consider these roles. We are also happy to discuss part time hours and look at a rota to suit you.
Flexible shifts that work for you
Typically, our full time Vets work 10 hours across 4 days per week with 1:4 weekends on call. Work/life balance is important to us so we are excited to offer a shift pattern that fits around you – just ask and we can discuss the options.
Our practice has an established history of over 70 years, providing veterinary care to small animal, farm and equine clients in our local communities. We have two branches, one based in the Jurassic coastal town of Sidmouth and the other in the nearby market town of Ottery St Mary, Devon.
Our Team
You will be joining a supportive team of veterinary, nursing and administrative colleagues who work across both sites.
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
* Up to 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia
Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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 Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner
Maizie Brown
maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com
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