Overview

Ark House Vets is recruiting an experienced and highly motivated Senior Veterinary Surgeon for our team. The role includes a varied first opinion caseload and supporting the clinical team in the successful running of the clinic alongside the Clinical Director, Vets, Head Nurse, and Practice Manager. You will be responsible for driving clinical standards and mentoring colleagues to ensure we offer the best care to our patients, clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team and contribute to the successful running of the clinic alongside the Clinical Director, Vets, Head Nurse, and Practice Manager.
• Drive clinical standards and mentor colleagues to ensure gold standard care for patients and clients.

Scheduling and Location

Location: Beds/Bucks border (Beds/Bucks border region). The full-time rota is 35-40 hours over 4 days per week with 1-4 Saturday mornings. Part-time hours can be discussed for the right candidate. There is no out of hours or on-call requirement.

Salary and Relocation

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus.

About Us and Work Environment

We are a single site practice with a focus on doing the right thing and providing gold standard care to pets and clients. Our ethos includes supportive management and colleagues, including 3 fully trained Mental Health First Aiders. We offer flexible work patterns and a supportive, safe environment with emphasis on teamwork and empathy.

Benefits and Development

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Certificate support
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Care Fund allowance for Vets (£1250 per annum)
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• Company pension with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
• Voluntary benefits portfolio
• Discounts for pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices

Seniority and Employment Type

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services