Overview

Leonard Brothers Vets have an exciting new opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vet looking to join a supportive practice, working in whatever way they feel comfortable. We are happy to accommodate a consult-only role if this is your preference and you will have access to the expertise of experienced clinicians and advanced practitioners. We offer an excellent balance between consults and ops, with every vet having the opportunity to do both consults and surgeries in every shift worked. We offer 15-minute consults and insert catch-up slots in between to allow vets to catch-up if a consult runs over, to write notes, make phone calls, or to discuss cases with other vets.

Salary up to £65,000 plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance.

Flexible working

Fix or flex – work life balance that work for you. We are happy to offer flexible working options between 20-36 hours per week. Out-of-hours shifts are very limited in the evenings between 6:30 pm – 9 pm and at weekends 8:30 am – 5 pm. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours helps you strike the right balance with personal commitments.

Whether you need to do the school pick up, reduced hours during school holidays, or a more flexible rota, we can fix or flex patterns to suit you.

About the team and practice

Our modern practice is equipped with fantastic facilities and a brilliant team. We are a training practice providing staff with support to ease into the team and gain experience. We have 14 vets, mostly part time, with a flexible rota. We have certificate holders in cardiology, medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and diploma holders in general anaesthesia to support you and develop your skills. We have regular team meals and clinical discussions every three months, and strong connections with local referral practices.

Local area

Nantwich is a lovely market town with good connections to M6 and Crewe railway station and is within easy reach of the Peak District, Lake District, North Wales, or London by train. Wistaston is nearby, with a short drive to our Nantwich Clinic.

Benefits and career development

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• 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

• £1,250 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
• Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
• £1,250 per annum for Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contribution by IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits to tailor your package
• Discounts with participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

IVC Evidensia supports Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are Disability Confident. We can discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.