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Veterinary Surgeon

Border Veterinary Centre, Oswestry, Oswestry, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Part Time

Salary up to £60,000 Pro rata

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Are you a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to be part of a fantastic team committed to excellence? Look no further!

Our thriving veterinary practice Brownlow Vets renowned for its exceptional patient care and evidence- based approach, is seeking a talented Vet to join our ranks. At our surgery we take pride in not only meeting but exceeding the expectations of our clients.

About the role


The job role entails a mix of consulting and routine surgery with the ability to expand surgical experience with support. Own ops day is encouraged to be able to work up your own cases. With full x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy equipment and high spec blood machines, we have the ability to work at a high level. 

Consultations are varied with mostly dogs and cats but also rabbits, guinea pigs and the odd chicken along the way. The daily variety allows for exploration of specific interests.

Flexible working hours


This is a part time role working 18 hours per week. We are open to discussing and working with you to find hours that work for you and to accommodate other commitments you may have, so please get in touch

Who we are


With most of our work done in house, our cases are worked up to an extremely high level with the aid of our top of the range blood machines, endoscopy, doppler flow ultrasound, brand new xray machine, suction pump, oxygen tents, multimodal ecg anaesthetic monitors and blood pressure machines.

Nestled on the Shropshire, Welsh Border, we have 3 branches serving the local community. With our easy road and rail links to major cities like Manchester, we are never too far away from a great opportunity to spend some quality downtime exploring the region.

Join a group of skilled and compassionate professionals


We have certificates holders in Surgery and Medicine ensuring great opportunities for case discussions and assistance. We work a rota to ensure that, wherever possible, cases are followed through from start to finish by the same vet. 

Over our 3 surgeries we have 5.5 FTE small animal vets including 2 certificate holder and 3 part time vets. Our vets are assisted by our team of 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs , 3 ANAs, 2 SANAs and 4 receptionists.

At our practice, we believe in setting the standard for exceptional veterinary care. If you are passionate about your profession, thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to contribute to a team that values compassion, we want to hear from you.

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 a 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 
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    Border Veterinary Centre, Oswestry

    Kensington Gardens, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, SY10 8HA, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

    Farm animals

    Equine

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Jim Dixon

    jim.dixon@ivcevidensia.com