Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

We have an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys both surgery and consulting, to join our team at Lockwood Vet Group. This is a split role between our Burton & Highland sites. The role can be tailored towards your own clinical interests. Please note that some shifts will be sole charge, so we’re looking for a candidate that is confident with this. For this role, you will join a team that is composed of 3 Vets, as well as our experienced, friendly team of RVN's and support staff. We're keen to offer a relocation allowance of up to £5000, as well as a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata). Work life balance that works for you We are proud to say our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career, and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking for a full-time or part-time role, we are sure we can find the right rota pattern for you. Typically, this role would be full-time worked over a four-day week, between 9:00am and 6:30pm, plus Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm on a rota basis. No out-of-hours requirements will be needed. About us We are a reputable, friendly, compassionate, and progressive group. Established for nearly 30 years, we have 9 branches across the West Midlands, East Midlands, and Staffordshire. This split role offers access to a new in-house lab, X-rays, and a great ultrasound machine. Both sites are PSS registered. Our team boasts various clinical interests, as well as certificate holders in ECC, medicine, exotics, and one of our vets is completing an imaging certificate. Here’s what the team have to say 'I am a locum vet that has worked at Burton Vets regularly for most of 2024. This is a wonderfully friendly practice; the nurses and manager couldn't be any more supportive and caring, and they do provide M&S biscuits sometimes. The clients are lovely, with many returning owners and their super pets. Overall, this is a great practice.' – Carrie, VS 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 As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

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