We are looking for a Full-Time Equine Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in Orthopaedics. The ideal candidate would be someone with an Orthopaedic/Diagnostic Imaging/Lameness Certificate, currently working towards a certificate or keen to do so.
We have a very mixed case load extending from pony club ponies through to amateur and competition horses.
Our clinic is based in the heart of the Chiltern Hills just outside of Wendover, Bucks.
We have great transport links into London and all international airports, local amenities nearby and outstanding schools in the area.
Break times can be spent in the communal kitchen area, or you can stretch your legs with a walk around Wendover Woods.
The successful candidate will be expected to accept internal lameness referrals from the current six FTEs for in‑clinic work‑ups and will also be required to be of the ambulatory team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing equine team.
Our vets work a 40-hour week over 4 days. We provide our own OOH service, this includes up to 1 weeknight per week and currently a 1:6 weekend rota.
We have a very mixed case load extending from pony club ponies through to amateur and competition horses, we even get the occasional Donkey!
We benefit from an onsite clinic facility which includes a treatment room, 5 stables, equine theatre with an induction/recovery room, paddocks, trot up area, hard lunge and lunge menage.
We regularly carry out a range of different diagnostics and have access to varied equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, gastroscopes, endoscopes, laser and a range of dental equipment. We have regular visits from travelling surgeons.
Our veterinary team currently consists of 6 veterinary surgeons - 1 DOP, 1 CertAVP Int Med,
1 senior vet, 1 experienced vet and 2 three-year qualifieds. We also have a nursing team with 4 RVNS and 1 veterinary technician, our office staff consist of 1 PM, 2 equine co-ordinators and 1 accounts administrator.
Our clinic shares facilities with a very well-established small animal practice, with a friendly, sociable environment with plenty of people around.
Across 2,500 clinics in 20 countries, around 41,000 colleagues care for 25,000 animals every day. United by Healthy Animals, Happy Owners, we’re passionate about making a real difference for pets and their families, together.
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays + your birthday off
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly leave & pay
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Development
£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
Certificate & advanced learning support + Vetlexicon access
World-leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
Cycle to Work & Green Car schemes
Retail discounts & cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
Ready to join a team where you can thrive, make a difference, and share in the loyalty of amazing clients and their beloved pets?
Apply today or contact us for an informal, confidential chat.
Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre, Tring Road, Aylesbury, HP22 5PN, United Kingdom
Animals treated
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.
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.