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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

The Tern Veterinary Group, Newport, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £75,000 (DOE)

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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Tern Vets, Newport, Shropshire

Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus, plus benefits. 

 

The Elevate Programme

  
As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:  
- Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary 
- Up to £8,000 relocation bonus 
- Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary 
- Concierge support with the relocation process 
- Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days) 
 
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career? There's never been a better time to join IVC Evidensia, following our recent nomination for the Top Employer Award! Tern Vets is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to help shape the future of Tern Vets. 

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. 

What do our clients think of us?


"Tern vets Newport are in my opinion the very best around always a warm welcome from reception to seeing the vet, everything is laid out for you in clear language. They always treat your fur friend like one of the family, which I guess is what makes a good vet, but what makes a great vet is compassion care and love for your fur friend which is given without question. I wouldn't let anyone else be my pets primary care giver because once the standards bar is set so high its hard to find another with the same commitment, with tern vets its not simply about the money the love and care understanding of your and your pets needs is and has always come first." - Simon, Tern client.
  

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 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
  • RCVS 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 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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    The Tern Veterinary Group, Newport

    Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7BX, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Exotic Friendly

    Rabbit Friendly

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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