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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 40 hours 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Donnington Grove - Newbury, Newbury, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £75,000 DOE
Salary up to £75,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
We are looking for a Small Animal Vet to join our friendly and supportive team at Donnington Grove Vets, Newbury. Whether you’re an experienced vet or early in your career, we are happy to support your development and tailor the role to your needs.
Flexibility to suit your lifestyle
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to consider flexible working patterns, including part-time hours. Our typical full-time role is 4 days a week, with our OOH rota shared evenly across a large team but we’re open to discussions on how we can make this work for you.
On-Call Schedule for Veterinary Surgeons:
Currently, this is 1 in 15 nights and 1 in 7 weekends.
For on-call shifts during the week, there is a later start (approx. 11.00 am) during the day prior to the night shift and finishing at midday the following day. This schedule ensures adequate rest between shifts, promoting well-being and a balanced workload for the veterinary surgeon.
If called out, you will receive a generous bonus payment.
A supportive environment for growth
We welcome vets at all stages of their careers. With a large team of vets, including certificate holders in various disciplines, and 30 nurses, you’ll be surrounded by an experienced team ready to help you grow. Our varied caseload and well-equipped practices ensure you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in your abilities or pursue a special interest, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Modern facilities in a beautiful location
Our RCVS Tier 3 Hospital in Newbury and nearby branches in Tadley and Thatcham are equipped with excellent and comprehensive facilities, including digital radiography, dental radiography, brand new ultrasound, endoscopy, and more. Newbury is a vibrant town with excellent transport links and stunning countryside, perfect for unwinding outside of work.
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
Additional
Donnington Grove - Newbury
Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 2JB, 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 Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.