This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to be part of a caring, fun, and dedicated team, with the drive to give excellent client experience and high-quality care to our patients. This role can truly be tailored to you, with a highly experienced veterinary team; we have the right support network to help develop and nurture your talent.
About Highgate We are a close-knit bunch of 4 vets, 5 nurses, and support staff, working in a first-opinion small animal practice on the edge of the Lake District. Our clinical staff range in experience from a few years graduated to many years qualified. All our staff work across our two clinics within Kendal; Highgate covers more hospitalised and sick patients, and Beezon hosts dentistry and day cases. Our Beezon site was a Petplan practice of the year finalist in 2021 (top 3 from 15,000 entries)!
How will I be supported? Our fantastic nursing team, Area Directors, and Areas Support Managers are always ready to help. We have a supportive learning culture with morning huddles, monthly clinical club, and lots of treats. Our practice supports the local Greyhound rehoming centre, and some of our staff volunteer for local pet blood bank collections!
How can we support your work/life balance? This is a part-time position working two days per week on Mon, Tues, or Weds plus 1 in 5 Sat mornings with no out of hours work required. We appreciate how important work/life balance is and would be happy to discuss part-time/flexible working to suit your needs. Our standard day starts with a huddle at 8:30 am and ends between 5:30 - 7 pm depending on the day/rota.
What do I get in return? We offer a competitive salary for this role of up to £65,000 pro-rata DOE, and a relocation payment of up to £1,500 and Welcome Bonus of up to £2,500.
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 (subject to pro-rata):
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 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 pro-rata DOE, up to £1,500 relocation allowance, and up to £2,500 welcome bonus.
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About Highgate We are a close-knit bunch of 4 vets, 5 nurses, and support staff, working in a first-opinion small animal practice on the edge of the Lake District. Our clinical staff range in experience from a few years graduated to many years qualified. All our staff work across our two clinics within Kendal; Highgate covers more hospitalised and sick patients, and Beezon hosts dentistry and day cases. Our Beezon site was a Petplan practice of the year finalist in 2021 (top 3 from 15,000 entries)!
How will I be supported? Our fantastic nursing team, Area Directors, and Areas Support Managers are always ready to help. We have a supportive learning culture with morning huddles, monthly clinical club, and lots of treats. Our practice supports the local Greyhound rehoming centre, and some of our staff volunteer for local pet blood bank collections!
How can we support your work/life balance? This is a part-time position working two days per week on Mon, Tues, or Weds plus 1 in 5 Sat mornings with no out of hours work required. We appreciate how important work/life balance is and would be happy to discuss part-time/flexible working to suit your needs. Our standard day starts with a huddle at 8:30 am and ends between 5:30 - 7 pm depending on the day/rota.
What do I get in return? We offer a competitive salary for this role of up to £65,000 pro-rata DOE, and a relocation payment of up to £1,500 and Welcome Bonus of up to £2,500.
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 (subject to pro-rata):
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 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 pro-rata DOE, up to £1,500 relocation allowance, and up to £2,500 welcome bonus.
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