Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - South Wales Vets, Blackwood Financial Package up to £100,000 Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits. Growth and Support: Join Elevate at South Wales Vets Here at South Wales Vets, Blackwood, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team. Through our Elevate Programme, you’ll receive additional financial incentives as you embrace new challenges and grow within your career. We are committed to empowering our team members to realise their full potential. That’s why we offer a clear pathway for progression, ensuring ample opportunities for both career advancement and personal development. Elevate your career As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including: Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary Up to £8,000 relocation bonus Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary Concierge support with the relocation process Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days) A work/life balance that works for you Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Whether you need reduced working days/hours for hobbies, need to do the school drop off/pick up or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern, we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you - you tell us what you need. Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours across 4 days with 1:4 Saturdays and no OOH. We would also welcome part-time applicants, for example, a 3-day week. If you would like to work across our sites, this is something we can discuss. Our team and culture Here at Blackwood, we have a supportive team of 2 Vets, one with a very keen interest in internal medicine and imaging and an experienced Vet who has been with the practice for over 10 years, who are both supported by our Head Nurse, 4 RVNS and our 2 wonderful Receptionists. Across the group, we have a support network of 2 CDs (surgery certificate holder & orthopaedic interest), Senior Vet (surgery certificate holder), 8 Vets (including an internal medicine certificate holder), 20 RVNs, our progressive Practice Manager & other supporting team members. Our Clinical Directors are readily available to assist with clinical cases and advice. CPD and further learning is actively encouraged and supported. Our newly refurbished practice South Wales Vets was established over 10 years ago on Malpas Road in Newport and in that time, we have grown from one to four branches, with locations in Risca, Abertillery & Blackwood. Here at Blackwood, we have the best of both worlds, with easy access to Cardiff, Bristol, Newport and the Countryside such as the Brecon Beacons National Park. Blackwood has recently been fully refurbished with a large spacious waiting area, 3 consulting rooms, a separate section for cats and dogs in addition to a warming, welcoming reception area. Additionally, our clinical area has cat and dog inpatient wards and excellent surgical facilities. Our equipment with a superior surgery suite We have digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, a superior surgery suite with separate imaging and dental rooms along with an open plan prep area. 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 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr