Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Ark Veterinary Centre, Colchester, East of England
Discipline: Small Animal
Financial Package: Up to £100,000
Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.
At Ark Veterinary Centre, we are passionate about empowering our teams to pursue their passions and offering support to elevate their career aspirations. That’s why we are offering a unique opportunity for a small animal vet to join our dedicated team. From surgery to consult, diagnostics to innovation, this is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career and your reward, in a supportive environment. Here, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their owners.
Benefit from our Elevate Programme
In recognition of the unique opportunities that this role with Ark Veterinary Care offers, you’ll benefit from exciting additional rewards and opportunities.
* £10,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
* £8,000 relocation bonus
* Concierge support with the relocation process
* Paid annual leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)
* Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 25% of annual salary
* Further 6 months Elevate bonus - 25% pro rata paid in month 12
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 typically work between the hours of 8:00am – 18:30pm and most choose to work their hours over 4 days, however, we are happy to explore options that work for your lifestyle.
Our team in action
Ark Veterinary Centre is right at the heart of the vibrant city of Colchester, just an hour from London and 45 minutes from Stansted Airport, offering a perfect blend of urban convenience and scenic countryside.
Our welcoming mid-sized practice fosters a family-like atmosphere where every team member is valued and supported. Enjoy cutting-edge facilities, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood machines, and a brand-new dental unit. Plus, with regular visiting specialists in orthopaedics and cardiology, you’ll ensure exceptional continuity of care for our patients.
With our people at the heart
At Ark Vets, we are one team, with one common purpose. Our nurturing and supportive culture creates a positive environment where we embrace humour and support each other, even during the challenges of small animal practice. Benefit from flexible hours that promote a healthy work-life balance, knowing that we value your time.
Recognising You
We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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
* £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Senior Talent Partner
Michael Middleton
Email: michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com
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