We are looking for an experienced Vet (3 years +) with a passion for high standards of clinical and client care.
Find your future with Avon Lodge Vets
The role will include 100% small animal work in a busy, city practice. You will have freedom to work up cases to a high level whilst working within a close-knit, experienced, caring and supportive team. We are based over two sites; Bishopsworth which is consulting only and our main site in Knowle where all the procedures occur. Case continuity is a priority and you will be encouraged to follow up and manage your own cases with support from the rest of the team (our lead vet also holds a medicine certificate). Our clients are friendly with a high percentage of them insured. The management team consists of a Practice Director who is in charge of the business side of the practice, a Head Vet who leads our team of 3 vets, a Head Nurse who leads the team of 5 RVNS and 2 ANAs and a Head Receptionist in charge of our 5 receptionists.
Join a well-equipped site
Avon Lodge has a wealth of experience within all departments and also strives to help support the next generation. We are a training practice for Veterinary Nurses and regularly have EMS students. We are RCVS accredited and have Silver Cat Friendly status. Clinical kit includes radiography, ultrasonography, multiparameter monitoring and surgical diathermy. Outside of work hours we are a social bunch and there are regular pub trips, book clubs and socials.
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 holidaysAdditional 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 membership
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
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.