Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE
Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000
Visa Sponsorship: If required
Welcome Bonus: Up to £10,000
Accommodation: Available - On-site flat (fully furnished)
Working Conditions: Flexible working, no OOH - Your work/life balance is our priority
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior/Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Dartford. We are open to suggestions of working days/hours to suit you, for example, hours around school runs or condensing your hours to get more days off or just working during term time. We haven’t set the hours per week as we are open to discussion; however, our normal working week is 40 hours over 4 days with a protected day off and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. There is no OOH.
Practice Overview
We are an RCVS accredited, established practice with easy access to Dartford town centre and London. We are located opposite a busy retail park, making it great for lunches or a quick shop before or after work. There is free parking, and upon arriving at our practice, you will be greeted by our light and open waiting room. We have 3 dedicated consult rooms leading directly onto our open plan preparation area. Our separate theatre is well equipped for sterile procedures, and we also have designated spaces for diagnostic imagery and dentistry.
Facilities
Our team has access to ultrasound, multiparameter, ECG, in-house lab (including microscope), digital x-ray, dentistry, and doppler.
Induction Program
You will have a dedicated induction program where you are assigned a work buddy/mentor. We offer a mix of surgery and 15-minute consultations with time available to work up complex cases, and we can provide a higher volume of surgery time if this interests you.
Unique Team Support
* 75 years of combined nursing experience, supporting our Vets on a day-to-day basis.
* A highly experienced Practice Principal committed to team development and professional aspirations.
* A supportive team consisting of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 3 RVNs (we are looking for a 4th), 1 SVN, 1 ANA, and 7 supporting team members. We regularly have visiting specialists in Orthopaedics, Cardiology, and Imaging.
Employee Benefits
We recognize 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.
* Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro-rata; Certificate support; Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Voluntary benefits; Discounts/cashback with participating retailers; Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
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