Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Senior/Head Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Financial Package up to £110,000 Salary up to £80,000 DOE plus up to £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits. Accommodation Available - On-site flat (fully furnished) Seeking A Challenge? Discover Our Elevate Programme at Easipetcare Dartford We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a veterinary surgeon eager to enhance their skills and contribute to our practice. You’ll gain access to our Elevate Programme, which provides additional financial incentives for vets ready to take on a new challenge. We are dedicated to empowering our team members to reach their full potential. That’s why we provide a clear progression pathway, ensuring opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Our Elevate allowance Generous welcome bonus to say thanks for joining the team 25% of annual salary Elevate bonus paid in month 6 Additional 6-month pro rata bonus paid in month 12 Concierge relocation allowance and support, ensuring a smooth transition Elevate Leave - to support you in making the move (up to 3 days) Career development and progression Prioritising your work-life balance: flexible hours with no out-of-hours commitment. Join our caring and dedicated team at Easipetcare Dartford as our new Senior/Head Veterinary Surgeon, and make a lasting impact in a role designed for an experienced leader ready to drive excellence in pet care. We’re flexible with working days and hours and are happy to tailor a schedule that suits your needs. This could include options like working hours around school runs, condensing your hours for extra days off, or working only during term time. While we typically have a 40-hour workweek over four days, with one protected day off and one Saturday morning shift every three weeks, we're open to discussing a schedule that works for you. Additionally, there are no out-of-hours (OOH) requirements. Empowering your success We are a well-established, RCVS-accredited practice, conveniently located near Dartford town center and within easy reach of London. Situated across from a bustling retail park, our location is perfect for a quick lunch or shopping trip before or after work, with free parking available for added convenience. You’ll be welcomed by our bright and spacious waiting room, leading to three dedicated consultation rooms that connect directly to our open-plan preparation area. Our separate, fully equipped theatre offers the ideal environment for sterile procedures, while our designated diagnostic imaging and dentistry areas ensure comprehensive care capabilities. Our team enjoys access to state-of-the-art equipment, including ultrasound, multiparameter monitors, ECG, an in-house lab with microscope, digital X-ray, dental suite, and Doppler ultrasound. We’re committed to helping you settle in smoothly, so you’ll start with a structured induction program and be paired with a dedicated work buddy or mentor. Our role offers a balanced mix of surgical procedures and 15-minute consultations, along with ample time to work up complex cases. Plus, if you’re interested in more surgical experience, we can provide a higher volume of surgery time to support your professional growth. What makes us unique? With 75 years of combined nursing experience, our team is highly skilled in supporting our vets daily and in performing select Schedule 3 procedures. Our nurses and reception team work together seamlessly, driven by a shared passion for delivering gold-standard care to both our patients and clients. Our highly experienced Practice Principal is passionate about developing our team and is fully committed to supporting the team in achieving both their personal and professional aspirations within the first opinion sector. We have a super supportive team consisting of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 3 RVN's (we are looking for a 4th), 1 SVN, 1 ANA and our 7 supporting team members. We also regularly have visiting specialists in Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Imaging. Because our employees matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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 Financial Package up to £110k

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