Veterinary Surgeon - Equine and Farm bei Ivcevidensia

An exciting permanent opportunity has opened for a Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our friendly and supportive team here at Isle Vets. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care to our clients and their pets, and we’re seeking a driven vet with at least two years of experience to join us on this journey.

We understand that balance is key. That’s why we’ve designed our rota with flexibility in mind, so you can bring your best self to work while enjoying life outside of it. This role is based on a four-day week up to 40 hours, with just 1:3 Saturday mornings and 1 night per week on call. Although full-time, we’re happy to discuss part-time hours for the right candidate. Salary up to £65,000 DOE

In this role, you will enjoy a good balance between consulting and operating on a variety of routine and urgent cases, although we can accommodate a consult only role should this be of interest. Our work includes dentals, orthopedics, thyroidectomies, scans, brand new DR x-ray machine, varying soft tissue surgeries, endoscope, all within our state of the art lab with huge numbers of tests run in house. 

 

We are a busy first opinion practice who see a wide variety of cases. We have a purpose-built building in the lovely rural area of Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a large range of veterinary equipment such as a brand-new x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and dental x-ray. We have an experienced and supportive team who work together to create a positive working environment. Our team is the best thing about us, we really are like a family!

 

We have a 6-vet team, all general practitioners with their own areas of interest with enhanced knowledge within these areas, including diagnostic imaging cert, a visiting orthopedic surgeon & ECC Nurse, with more studying towards their certificate something we actively encourage in practice. The vets enjoy discussing cases of interest amongst themselves and use each other’s knowledge to enhance patient care. There is a visiting orthopaedic specialist who visits regularly, that our vets have the opportunity to be involved with. We have a 8 nurse team, again they have areas of interest, with nurses specialising in wound care, ISFM certificate and Emergency and Critical care. 

We’re proud to work closely with local charities such as WGAS and the RSPCA, as well as exclusively with Cats Protection Ely and Downham Market. These partnerships give us the opportunity to provide care across a wide variety of cases, adding real variety and meaning to the work we do every day.

Ely is a picturesque city steeped in history, with its famous cathedral dominating the skyline. Whether you’re exploring charming museums, enjoying the peace of Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, or heading into Cambridge or London for a faster pace of life, Ely offers the best of both worlds. With excellent transport links and nearby airports, it’s a location that keeps you connected while offering a slower, rural charm to call home.

 

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 -

 

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Your birthday as a paid day off

* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

 

*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

 

*£1250 CPD allowance 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 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

 

*BVA membership

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

 

*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £65,000 DOE