We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful team at White Cross Vets, Gateacre.
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. Our vets usually work 40 hours per week, 1 in 4 Saturdays with TOIL given back. There is no OOH work required.
About the Team
We currently have 6 nurses at Gateacre, 2 VCAs and 7 Veterinary Surgeons which includes our dual sited Vets! We work closely with our sister practice - West Derby to provide brilliant care across the local area.
We undertake a range of surgeries and have a multiparameter, x-ray and dental x-ray. We are a busy practice with each member of the team providing their own expertise and support. Work life balance is important to us, so we enjoy team nights out and our wellbeing afternoons - Our next one is festive wreath making which everyone is looking forward to!
Career progression is key here at Gateacre with opportunities for certificates and further learning actively supported and encouraged - One nurse is currently doing an Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) cert.
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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
White Cross Vets, Gateacre
Unit 2 Gateacre Local Centre, Gateacre Park Drive, Liverpool, L25 1PD, United Kingdom
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Animals treated
Small animals
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