Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Orby, Lincolnshire, England / Skegness, Lincolnshire, England
Primary Care - Vet Surgeon – Small Animal /
Orby Vets [2187] /
On-site
Up to £70,000 DOE plus up to £3,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Support
Orby Vets is a well-established small animal practice located in the picturesque village of Orby, just outside Skegness. With the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the Lincolnshire coastline nearby, this role offers the opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work with a fantastic work–life balance in a scenic rural setting.
Established nearly 40 years ago, Orby Vets has built an excellent reputation within the local community for delivering high-quality veterinary care while always putting patients and clients first.
We are now looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team.
About the Practice
We are a busy first-opinion small animal practice with a loyal and growing client base, seeing a varied caseload including dogs, cats, rabbits and other companion animals.
Our practice is RCVS Core Standards accredited and we actively support both the Vet GDP programme and RVN training, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining high clinical and professional standards.
The practice is well equipped to support high-quality patient care, including:
*Dedicated surgical operating theatre
*Separate preparation room
*Recently upgraded ultrasound
*Computed radiography
*Multiparameter monitoring and blood pressure monitoring
*Planned dental radiography
We are committed to ongoing investment in equipment and welcome discussions around additional kit that would support the successful candidate’s clinical interests.
Meet the Team
We are a small but highly supportive and experienced team.
*Our team currently includes:
*One experienced part-time Veterinary Surgeon
*Three Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
*Two Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs) who are soon to qualify
*Three Client Care team members, one of whom also works as an Animal Care Assistant (ACA)
*A dedicated Practice Manager
Many of our colleagues have been part of the practice for a long time. Three of our RVNs and one member of the client care team have been with us for over 10 years, while other team members have been here for four to five years, creating a stable and supportive working environment with strong client relationships.
The Role
This role offers a great opportunity to enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload within a supportive team environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
*A mix of consultation and surgery days
*Working closely with the Practice Director and wider team
*Building strong relationships with our loyal clients
*Working cases up in-house where appropriate
*Providing continuity of care and following cases through
Our varied caseload allows you to fully utilise your clinical skills while maintaining the personal touch of a community-focused practice.
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 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.
£0 - £70,000 a year
Up to £70,000 DOE
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