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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Barrow Hill Veterinary Hospital, Ashford, Ashford, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Flexible

Up to £60,000 DOE

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Calling all passionate experienced small animal vets! Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? 

Find a place to excel


Based 50% in our main branch in Ashford and 50% in our New Romney branch - driving licence essential 

A Balanced Workweek: Our vets typically work 40 hours spread across 4 days, with one regular day off each week. No gruelling schedules here!

Tailored Flexibility: Open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit your needs, from part-time to shorter shifts.

Excellent facilities and equipment with onsite CT scanner, laparoscopy , ultrasound and endoscopy 

Shift pattern : 10 hour shifts, either 8 - 18:30, 9 -19:30 or 10:00 - 20:30 with 8:30 - 11:30 every other Saturday morning in New Romney (shorter shift on the Friday)  No OOH or on call 
 

Our supportive Team


 Join a group of 9 skilled Veterinary Surgeons and 11 RVNs, one SVN and an ANA. We also have a supportive client care team as well as a dedicated insurance processor and bookings clerk. Visiting specialists available in orthopaedics, cardiology and ophthalmology and three of our vets hold AVP certificates. Make use of our fantastic network that encourages knowledge sharing and growth. 
 
Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? Let's talk about your aspirations and how we can make them a reality. Reach out today and let's start a new chapter together!

Because our employee’s 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 
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • 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

  • Development

  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme 
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover

  • Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer 
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Barrow Hill Veterinary Hospital, Ashford

    Maidstone Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN24 8TY, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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

    Talent Partner

    Bartosz Piasecki

    bartosz.piasecki@ivcevidensia.com