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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

De Montfort Veterinary Hospital, Evesham, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £75,000 (DOE)

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De Montfort Veterinary Hospital are an RCVS-accredited practice that’s located in the growing market town of Evesham. The team consists of 4 FTE vets, 7.5 FTE RVNs and 1 SVN. In addition to De Montfort’s clinical staff, they’re supported by an outstanding support team who play a vital role in helping to maintain the highest standards of care. 
The hospital is a Veterinary Nurse training centre, an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold Award) and an RWAF Clinic (Silver Award). The clinical team brings together a diverse range of certificate holders and areas of special interest, including medicine, dentistry, ECC, surgery, feline nursing and behavioural work. You can expect all the equipment and technology you'd find in a modern hospital including: digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and IDEXX analysers, to name just a few.
A larger network of brilliant care
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 
How You’ll Make a Difference 
 As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 
 
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. 

Your duties will include:

Taking charge of your own clinical caseload, which will involve a well-balanced caseload of surgery & medicine
Supporting the wider team to ensure that the highest standards of practice are always maintained
Flexibility that actually works for you
We understand that life happens outside of the clinic. We are committed to helping you find a rhythm that works, whether that’s a fixed rota or something more bespoke.
A typical full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week, over a 4 day week
Additionally, there’s the 1:4 Saturday mornings (08:30 – 13:00)
There’s no out of hours or bank holidays required 
Here’s what the team have to say
"I started at De Montfort Vets as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse. I was welcomed into the team and over the years, I have advanced my career more than I ever thought would be possible. I am very proud of the high standards of care we offer, and how the team all work together to ensure we are doing the very best for our patients.  Now I have a young family, and the practice have been very supportive with my hours and shifts to allow me to maintain a workable routine and a good work/life balance. I am looking forward to many more happy years with my team of wonderful colleagues” Jenny, Deputy Head Nurse 

How We’ll Support You 
 At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 
Opportunities to further develop clinical leadership, governance, and strategic capability 
Support to work towards advanced clinical or non-clinical qualifications, where appropriate 
Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and leadership programmes 
Access to senior mentors, regional leaders, and professional peer networks 
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement 
You Might Be a Great Fit If... 
 
 You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 
 
A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

What We Offer Our Team 
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 Insurance 
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay 
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing  
 
Development 
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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 
 
Professional Memberships 
BVA membership 
VDS cover 
 
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 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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De Montfort Veterinary Hospital, Evesham

44 Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BH, United Kingdom

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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 Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Talent Partner

Marcus Alphonso

marcus.alphonso@ivcevidensia.com