Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career?
Tern Vets is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to help shape the future of Tern Vets. We're offering relocation support of up to £5000, as well as a welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata).
About the role
Join our team and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of our clinical staff. As a Senior Vet, you will be responsible for your own clinical workload, as well as helping to ensure that all clinical standards are maintained at the highest possible level. We’re eager to tailor the clinical caseload around your own specific interests where possible. You’ll be supported by our new, fantastic Practice Director, Victoria Peterson, who has recently moved to Tern following a busy Clinical Director role at another local IVC site.
Working hours that work for you
The role would typically entail working up to 40 hours per week (including weekends as determined by our rota). No out of hours or on call required! Having said this, we understand that everyone has unique needs and commitments, which is why we offer part-time and flexible hours to suit all lifestyles. Whether you’re managing family responsibilities, continuing your education, or pursuing other interests, our adaptable scheduling options ensure you can achieve the perfect work-life balance. Join our team and enjoy the freedom to tailor your work hours to fit your life, all within a supportive and accommodating environment.
About our practice
We have a team composed of vets on both full and part time hours, along with our experienced nursing team that's made up of RVNs and SVNs. We are a Nurse training Practice and also take on Harper Adams placements. Our veterinary team holds certificates in Feline Medicine, Dermatology and Advanced Veterinary Practice (emergency and critical care and soft tissue modules) with further interests in opthalmology and cardiology. The successful candidate will be welcomed, well supported where necessary but also given clinical freedom. We are a current, progressive and collaborative practice who strive to keep looking forward. Our purpose built sites have well equipped consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres with multi parameter monitoring and a bair hugger, imaging suite with xray, ultrasound and endoscopy, laparoscopic bitch spay equipment, Tonopen and dental facilities with dental xray on the way.
Here's what the team have to say
"I joined the team at Tern Vets after working there over a few months as a locum. I was immediately made to feel welcome and part of the team and the varied case load combined with the priority placed on team learning and discussion made me feel it was a place I could progress clinically. So far I’ve gained further surgical experience and look forward to developing skills in laparoscopic surgeries." - Kaitlin, Veterinary Surgeon.
A lovely place to live and work in
North Shropshire has the advantage of being rural and beautiful, perfect for dog walking, horse riding, wild water swimming, mountain biking etc. Whilst being within easy access of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.
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
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