Here at Lockwood Vets, we're looking for a veterinary surgeon to join us at our fantastic Highland site. You will be a proactive individual who is able and willing to contribute your ideas and skills across the practice to build on the fantastic team and offering we have here. You will have a mix of consults and surgery so you have the best of both worlds. We strongly encourage career development so if you wish to pursue a specialism or certificate, we would be delighted to discuss this with you. There will be sole charge work at this practice, so you will need to be confident with excellent general surgical and medical skills. You will be working alongside our experienced, friendly team of RVN's and support staff. Just a few miles away is our Burton vets branch where the team are on hand to provide additional support. We can offer a relocation allowance of up to £5000, as well as a welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata). Fix or flex - find your perfect balance We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, the full-time position would involve working 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1:4 Saturdays (09:00 - 13:00). There's no out of hours or on call required for this role. About Us The practice provides a spacious, light and airy perfect working environment with a surgical theatre, and a prep room, and all the usual gadgets including digital xray and in house lab. Highland Vets is part of the larger Lockwood Veterinary Group. We are a reputable, friendly, compassionate and progressive group. Established for over 30 years. We have a loyal client base, and the practice is highly trusted within the local community for providing exceptional veterinary care. Our dedicated, friendly, experienced team pride themselves on providing the best care for pet and client alike. We have the facilities and resources to enable our staff to work in a low stress, well organised, supportive, friendly, family feel atmosphere. Maintaining a good working environment and job satisfaction for all staff is of high importance to us which is proven in our low staff turnover and longevity in service, with some staff having been with the group from the beginning. A great place to live and work Within close proximity to Derby and Nottingham with its diverse high-street fashion & household shops, a fantastic nightlife scene, great restaurants and attractions. The Peak District, an area of outstanding natural beauty is just a short drive away. An excellent location within easy access to train links, the M6 motorway and the rest of the country and East Midlands airport nearby. 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 6.6 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 Lockwood Animal Hospital Highland Veterinary Centre 361 Rosliston Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9RJ, United Kingdom View on map Animals treated Small animals Visit website