Here at Rosewood Vets, we’re looking for a veterinary surgeon to work across two of our branches, Rosewood Vets near Wolverhampton, and Blackheath Vets near Halesowen. You will be a proactive individual who is able and willing to contribute your ideas and skills across the practice to build on the fantastic team and offering we have here. You will have a mix of consults and surgery, so you have the best of both worlds. We strongly encourage career development so if you wish to pursue a specialism or certificate, we would be delighted to discuss this with you. There will be some sole charge work, so you will need to be confident with excellent general surgical and medical skills. Just a few miles away you will find another of our branches with its experienced, friendly team who are always on hand to provide additional support. We're keen to offer relocation allowance of £5000 for those that require it, as well as a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata).
Fix or flex – find your perfect balance
We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, the full-time position would involve working 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1:8 Saturdays (09:00 – 17:00). There’s no out of hours or on call required for this role.
About us
The practices provide a spacious, light and airy perfect working environment with all the usual gadgets including digital xray and in house lab. Rosewood and Blackheath Vets are part of the larger Lockwood Veterinary Group. We are a reputable, friendly, compassionate and progressive group. Established for over 30 years. We have a loyal client base, and the practices are highly trusted within the local community for providing exceptional veterinary care. Our dedicated, friendly, experienced team pride themselves on providing the best care for pet and client alike. We have the facilities and resources to enable our staff to work in a low stress, well organised, supportive, friendly, family feel atmosphere. Maintaining a good working environment and job satisfaction for all staff is of high importance to us which is proven in our low staff turnover and longevity in service, with some staff having been with the group from the beginning.
A great place to live and work
Based in an excellent location close to the M6 and M5 motorways, within easy access to Birmingham with its train links and the rest of the country as well as two nearby airports. Birmingham is known for the amazing Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre.
Here's what the team have to say
"I am a locum vet that has worked at Burton Vets regularly for most of 2024, This is a wonderfully friendly practice, the nurses and manager couldn't be any more supportive and caring and they do provide M&S biscuits sometimes. The clients are lovely, with many returning owners and their super pets. Overall, this is a great practice." - Carrie, locum vet.
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