Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
We are looking for a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join our Summercourt clinic (part of Summerhill group) in the heart of the Caerphilly community. You will be sole charge, supported by our dedicated RVN (15 years’ experience), SVN, 2 Receptionists and Practice Manager.
You will see a mix of consult and surgery (usually Monday, Thursday and Fridays are our ops days). Case continuity is actively encouraged, and you can follow up more complicated cases at our other sites if needed. As you will be part of a larger group, you will always have access to a wealth of expertise and experience.
If you want a mix of sole charge and working alongside other Vets, we are open to you splitting your time between Summercourt and Summerwood.
Fix or flex – find your perfect work life balance
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Whatever you’re looking for - we can adapt our rota to suit you. For example, compressed hours, condensed working days.
Typically, our full time Vets work 40 hours over 5 days per week with no weekends. Our opening and closing hours are 8:30am - 6pm so if you want a 4-day week, we can discuss making up the extra hours on a Saturday rota at Newport. There is no OOH. We would also welcome part time applicants.
Join our established practice nestled in the perfect location
You will be joining our Summercourt clinic, part of a group of 8 practices based in South Wales. Established for over 10 years, we have built a loyal client base and we take pride in providing the best service to our pets and clients. We are a 5-minute drive to the beautiful Caerphilly Castle which is a popular favourite amongst our team who frequently sit and enjoy their lunch overlooking this historical landmark. We are also just a 30 minute drive from Cardiff city centre and close to all local amenities.
Our Facilities
We have a welcoming reception/waiting area, two consult rooms, prep room and theatre. Our branch is fully equipped and also has its own in house lab area, x-ray, ultrasound machine and signal pet plus the back up of 24 hour hospital and certificate holders. We also have parking on site.
Because our employees 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 InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS 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 criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice