Salary up to £75,000
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Join Our Friendly Team at Wellpets in Kent covering 2 branches in Sheerness and Sittingbourne
Are you a passionate and caring Vet looking for an exciting opportunity in a thriving practice? Wellpets, a group of three small animal branches in Kent, are searching for an enthusiastic Vet to join our busy Sheerness and Sittingbourne branches. Ideally, you will be an experienced Vet with a passion for small animal medicine and surgery. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, and you possess the skills and attitude we're seeking, we would love to hear from you.
Find Flexibility at Wellpets
* Hours: 30-40 hours per week (flexible over 3 or 4 days)
* Work-Life Balance: No out-of-hours shifts
* Weekends: Occasional 1:4 weekends (Saturdays)
* Shift: Daily shifts between 9:00AM to 18:30PM
* Focus: Small animal consults and surgery
Our Practice
At Wellpets, we're proud of our state-of-the-art facilities, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a brand-new in-house lab. Our Sheerness branch boasts a well-established team of friendly and dedicated staff. Located in Kent, our practice offers easy train links to London, award-winning Blue Flag beaches, and the scenic Elmley Nature Reserve.
Discover a Supportive Team
Join a close-knit team of professionals dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. We have three experienced Vets, five Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), and three support staff working across our three sites. Our team's interests range from medicine to orthopedics surgery, ultrasound, and cardiac ultrasound.
What We Encourage
Nurse Clinics: We empower our Nurses to use their skills and knowledge within the practice, conducting nurse clinics, advising clients on their pets' health and welfare, and supporting the Vet team.
Communication: Excellent communication skills and client confidence are essential.
Teamwork: We value a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work harmoniously within our busy and friendly team.
Join us in Sheerness, Kent, and become a valued member of the Wellpets family. Apply now and be a part of a practice where your skills and compassion can shine.
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
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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.
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