Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
Discover an exciting caseload and a wealth of experience with us
Here at Victoria Veterinary Practice, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team. You will mainly be based at Dowlais with an average of one day per week at Aberdare.
If you enjoy taking charge of your own cases and providing excellent care to clients, this role is perfect for you. We have the caseload and experience to support both medical and surgical (as well as Orthopaedics) interests and we will provide you with the skills/resources to reach your career goals.
Find a rota pattern that works for you
No matter what stage you are in your career, we offer a rota pattern that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle. Whether, you are looking for hours around rush hour, a week on/week off rota or a term-time only role, we can offer true flexibility. We would welcome full or part time applicants. Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours over 4 days per week with no OOH and no Bank Holidays.
Let us tell you more about us...
Victoria Veterinary Practice is a community-minded, multi-branch veterinary practice. Both our sites (Dowlais & Aberdare) are situated in the South Wales valleys with easy access to Cardiff. Our Dowlais is site is near the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
State of the art facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities boasts advanced equipment. At our Dowlais site, we have a dedicated lab for all in house testing, dental suite, 2 theatres, separate dog and cat kennels, large prep area, isolation ward, ultrasound machine with cardiac probe, digital radiography. At Aberdare, we have Digital xrays, dental suite, separate dog/cat kennels and an ultrasound machine.
Our experienced team
Join a close-knit team that works together to provide the best care possible for our furry friends. Our team comprises of our CD (working towards a Small Animal Postgraduate certificate and carries out Orthopaedics) 3 experienced Vets, 6 RVNS, 1 SVN, 1 ANA and 6 supporting team members. Collaboration, teamwork, and camaraderie are the pillars of our vibrant workplace culture.
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