Veterinary Surgeon - Equine
Salary up to £50,000 DOE
Wright and Morten Equine Vets, based in Cheshire are a well-established 9 vet team proving a broad range of ambulatory and clinic-based services for our clients.
We have a vacancy from mid-May due a vet who has been with us since a new graduate (2018), moving to an exciting clinician role at a referral hospital.
We are seeking to recruit a veterinary surgeon with minimum 2 years’ experience. Finding someone who is the right fit is especially important to us as we flourish in our close- knit supportive team.
What are we looking for?
*Minimum 2 years experienced
*Confident with all routine and ambulatory emergency work
*Participation on the OOH rota on a 1 in 6 basis is preferred.
*We will consider part time at a minimum of 3 days a week.
*Interest in equine medicine a bonus
What can we offer?
*Incredibly good work- life balance with working hours 8:30am-5:30pm but routine work often complete by 5pm
*Generous time off for weekends worked (5 days for 2 weekends)
*You will enjoy clinical freedom with support from both our clinic based and ambulatory teams.
*We are proud to include multiple certificate holders in Equine Orthopaedics, Equine Dentistry and Equine Lameness who can offer support with working up your own cases as needed.
*Clinic facilities for inpatient care, elective surgery, in-house laboratory, and all the kit for extensive diagnostics and rehabilitation work. As importantly, a brew and a biscuit whenever it is needed.
*Opportunity for anaesthesia for the right candidate but this is not essential
*A lovely client base of leisure and sports horses with a good proportion of insured clients.
*Full range of additional diagnostic kit for ambulatory use
*Incredible nursing team who assist vets in clinic and on yard as well as performing their own extensive range of duties.
*Encouragement and support to expand knowledge and skill set
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
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*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.
