Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne, East Midlands
Discipline:
Small Animal
Financial Package:
up to £100k
Salary:
up to £75,000 DOE plus £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.
At Alder Vets, we're looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. If you're confident in first-opinion cases and comfortable taking the lead when needed, this is the perfect role for you. You’ll work alongside our experienced team of three vets, providing excellent care to our loyal, friendly clients at the very heart of our community.
The role offers a mix of consultations and surgeries, ensuring no two days are the same. Based mainly at our Bourne clinic (with some time at Spalding), we’re flexible to accommodate your personal preferences.
Your Career, Your Schedule: Flexibility That Fits Your Lifestyle Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale in favour of your work-life balance. We understand 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 prefer a fixed or flexible work pattern, school-hours or flexitime, we can find the right solution for you. And with no out-of-hours requirements, that balance is possible at Alder Vets.
Benefit from our Elevate Programme In recognition of the unique opportunities that this role with Alder Vets offers, you’ll benefit from exciting additional rewards and opportunities.
£10,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
£8,000 relocation bonus
Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 25% of annual salary
Further 6 months Elevate bonus - 25% pro rata paid in month 12
Concierge support with the relocation process
Paid annual leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)
Who we are Join our vibrant team at two well-established practices in the charming Lincolnshire market towns of Spalding and Bourne, where we've proudly served a loyal client base for over 20 years. Nestled near historic Stamford—home to Burghley House, Burghley Horse Trials, and Rutland Water—we’re just 30 minutes from Peterborough, offering direct train access to London.
Our modern facilities are equipped with the latest digital radiography, ultrasounds, an endoscope, and in-house blood testing. With spacious theatres and consultation rooms, we provide a diverse first-opinion caseload.
Together, we strive for excellence in client and animal care, ensuring that every client is informed about their options and supported through the process. Join us and be part of a practice that values teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care.
Because our people 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
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 for research funding
All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Senior Talent Partner Jim Dixon Contact:
jim.dixon@ivcevidensia.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Discipline:
Small Animal
Financial Package:
up to £100k
Salary:
up to £75,000 DOE plus £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.
At Alder Vets, we're looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. If you're confident in first-opinion cases and comfortable taking the lead when needed, this is the perfect role for you. You’ll work alongside our experienced team of three vets, providing excellent care to our loyal, friendly clients at the very heart of our community.
The role offers a mix of consultations and surgeries, ensuring no two days are the same. Based mainly at our Bourne clinic (with some time at Spalding), we’re flexible to accommodate your personal preferences.
Your Career, Your Schedule: Flexibility That Fits Your Lifestyle Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale in favour of your work-life balance. We understand 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 prefer a fixed or flexible work pattern, school-hours or flexitime, we can find the right solution for you. And with no out-of-hours requirements, that balance is possible at Alder Vets.
Benefit from our Elevate Programme In recognition of the unique opportunities that this role with Alder Vets offers, you’ll benefit from exciting additional rewards and opportunities.
£10,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
£8,000 relocation bonus
Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 25% of annual salary
Further 6 months Elevate bonus - 25% pro rata paid in month 12
Concierge support with the relocation process
Paid annual leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)
Who we are Join our vibrant team at two well-established practices in the charming Lincolnshire market towns of Spalding and Bourne, where we've proudly served a loyal client base for over 20 years. Nestled near historic Stamford—home to Burghley House, Burghley Horse Trials, and Rutland Water—we’re just 30 minutes from Peterborough, offering direct train access to London.
Our modern facilities are equipped with the latest digital radiography, ultrasounds, an endoscope, and in-house blood testing. With spacious theatres and consultation rooms, we provide a diverse first-opinion caseload.
Together, we strive for excellence in client and animal care, ensuring that every client is informed about their options and supported through the process. Join us and be part of a practice that values teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care.
Because our people 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
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 for research funding
All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Senior Talent Partner Jim Dixon Contact:
jim.dixon@ivcevidensia.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
