Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

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Full timePart time
Location: Buxton
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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join us at Overdale Veterinary Centre in Buxton. Overdale Veterinary Centre is part of a group of veterinary practices based in Derbyshire, with partner sites in Ashbourne and Wirksworth. The role would primarily be based at the Overdale branch in Buxton, but we occasionally help out at our partner practices.

Work-life balance that works for you

We are flexible and would consider both full-time and part-time applicants. The full-time role is based on a 40-hour week over 5 days, with the clinic open between 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. We offer a flexible rota between a 4-5 day week tailored to our vets' needs. The clinic is open on Saturday mornings (8 am-2 pm), staffed on a 1 in 4 to 1 in 6 rota (depending on staffing levels). No OOH or Bank holiday working. Our on-call is undertaken by Vets Now, which is a short distance away in Macclesfield.

About us

Overdale Veterinary Centre is based in the picturesque spa town of Buxton, nestled in the Peak District. The clinic has a classical feel, with the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to our clients. We have 3 small animal consulting rooms (2 vet and 1 nurse), one dedicated operating theatre, an imaging suite (digital x-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy plus dental x-ray arriving soon), prep area with dental facilities, and in-house laboratory. We have separate cat and dog kennels.

We currently have a team of 4 full-time and 2 part-time vets ranging from 1 to 18 years of experience. We have small animal medicine certificate holders, with another in progress, providing a wide breadth of skills and experience to support and mentor new additions. We are a nurse training practice with 3 full-time and 4 part-time qualified nurses, including several ECC certificate holders. Our dedicated reception team manages the front of house.

With the Peak District literally on your doorstep, you can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor pursuits in your leisure time, including rock climbing, cycling, angling, and walking. Buxton also benefits from the Buxton Opera House, which has a very good lineup. If you miss the big city, Manchester is only a short train ride away. There is a lot to do in Buxton, and we are a very social practice, frequently having nights out, BBQs, and weekend activities.

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 provide 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

Commitment to Diversity

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Overdale Veterinary Practice, Buxton

New Market Street, Buxton, SK17 6LP, United Kingdom

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Animals treated:

Small animals Equine Farm animals

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