Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Widnes, Cheshire, England
Primary Care - Vet Surgeon – Small Animal /
Andale Veterinary Centre [1188] /
On-site

Salary up to £70,000 DOE


At Andale Veterinary Centre, we are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a wide range of cases including consultations, routine surgeries and medical cases. Whether you're an experienced vet, or just starting your career, our supportive environment is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work-life 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. A typical full-time role would involve working up to 40 hours per week over a 4- or 5-day week depending on your preference. There's 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9-12), No out of hours, bank holidays or on call required.

Andale Veterinary Centre is ideally situated just minutes away from major transport links like the M57, M62 and Mersey Gateway Bridge leading to the Wirral and North Wales. You'll have easy access to John Lennon Airport, Liverpool City Centre, the beautiful Lake District and bustling Manchester all within a short distance.

Andale is a state of the art, purpose built small animal facility. We boast 6 consulting rooms, in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray and two well-equipped theatres, complemented by separate dog and cat wards. Being RCVS accredited, and a training practice, we maintain the highest standards. We have large on-site parking facilities ensuring convenience for both clients and staff.

At Andale Veterinary Centre, we are more than just a team, we're a close-knit family that enjoys working together. You'll be surrounded by 5 Receptionists, 8 highly skilled RVN's, 1 SVN and a VCA, all under the leadership of our Practice Director, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Head Nurse and Head Receptionist. As part of our group of 5 veterinary surgeons, you will have ample opportunities for team meetings, regular appraisals and team nights out

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 (Pro rata)
*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

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.

£45,000 - £70,000 a year
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
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