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6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday 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 £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 BVA membership VDS cover 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
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Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead, Halstead, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Flexible
Up to £75,000 DOE
Salary up to £75,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus
We have a unique opportunity for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our management team at Catley Cross Vets. You will be a vital part in leading the small animal team whilst also enjoying clinical freedom through a diverse caseload. We are looking for a forward-thinking, experienced veterinary surgeon with good diagnostic and surgical skills, but also with a keen interest in leadership and clinical benchmarking. In addition to being a clinical lead you will be required to be an active participant in business development and financial decision making, whilst supporting the growth of the wider team.
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week over 4 days, earliest start time 8am and latest finish time 7pm, a 1 in 4 Saturday rota working 8:30am - 4pm, no OOH or bank holidays
Our team
You will be joining a well-established and supportive team consisting of 3 vets, 7 qualified RVNs, as well as dedicated receptionists and kennel assistants. Our senior leadership team consists of a Practice Director, Head Nurse and Deputy Head Nurse who will support you within this role. We do local charity work for the RSPCA, we are very much a collaborative team and have a strong knowledge-sharing environment.
The local area
Halstead is a traditional market town with the River Colne running through the heart of it. A beautiful river walk runs alongside the river. The town is home to numerous independent boutique shops, family butchers & bakers, cafés, restaurants, a wealth of floral attractions, buildings built by the Courtauld’s family and two beautiful Churches.
Nearby, you'll find Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds, along with excellent transport links to London,
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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead
Catley Cross, Halstead, CO9 2PE, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals
Equine
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.
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.