Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

Otter Vets, East Devon Salary up to £65,000 DOE Relocation package available Find your future with Otter Vets We are looking for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Otter Vets. You will be completing 1st opinion work to include small animal consults and surgical caseload, which may include elements of sole charge. There is an opportunity available for mentoring junior colleagues. If your preference is for mixed or small animal/equine work, we would still really like to hear from you as we have flexibility to consider these roles. We are also happy to discuss part-time hours and look at a rota to suit you. Flexible shifts that work for you: Typically, our full-time Vets work 10 hours across 4 days per week with 1:4 weekends on call. Our weekend rota is from 8.30am-6pm Saturday & Sunday. Overnight small animal duties have been outsourced to a local Veterinary Hospital. Work/life balance is important to us, and we are excited to offer a shift pattern that fits around you - we are happy to discuss the options to suit you. Our practice has an established history of over 70 years, providing veterinary care to small animal, farm, and equine clients in our local communities. We have two branches, one based in the Jurassic coastal town of Sidmouth and the other in the nearby market town of Ottery St Mary, Devon. We are proud of the 24-hour service we offer for all our mixed veterinary work. Currently, plans are being worked on to reorganize our two premises which will facilitate further growth and development. There are opportunities to grow within your career, from further training to mentoring others; we are keen to support team progression and would love to discuss your interests and career plans further. It's an exciting time to join Otter Vets! Our Team: Take part in a variety of charity events including running a fun dog show, coffee mornings, and Christmas stalls. You will be joining a supportive team of veterinary, nursing, and administrative colleagues who work across both sites. Because our people matter: We recognize 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: 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 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. Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE

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