Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Apollo Vets

Financial Package up to £100,000. Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.

Ready for a challenge? Explore our Elevate programme. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional veterinary care. You will also have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development of the clinic, enhancing patient care and maintaining a positive working environment.

The Elevate programme

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
• Up to £8,000 relocation bonus
• Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary
• Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary
• Concierge support with the relocation process
• Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Workplace & Team

A great place to work. At Apollo Vets, we are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and exceptional service to their owners. We are now looking for an experienced and dedicated Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team. We are a three-site practice with a family-friendly atmosphere. Our main site is in Black Notley (near Braintree). We also have a branch clinic in Maldon and Dunmow, with coverage across all three sites on a rota basis.

Facilities include digital radiography with dental and ultrasonography. The team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student veterinary nurses, a veterinary care assistant, 6 reception team members, and a Practice Director who is also a registered veterinary nurse. We also have an exotic certificate holder, diagnostic imaging focus vets, and an anaesthetic certificate holder nurse.

Work-life balance

We are open to flexible arrangements: shorter hours, 5 days a week, longer hours 4 days a week, or part-time. Our rota patterns and hours are designed to flex with your lifestyle. Our main branch hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; branch clinic hours are 8:30 am – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will also share 1:5 Saturday mornings 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, with no out-of-hours requirement at the main site in Black Notley, Braintree.

Benefits & support

We recognise that our people are fundamental to success. 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

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• £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 – online encyclopaedia
• Research funding for Vets & Nurses
• £1250 per annum for Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Company pension with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme
• Voluntary benefits with discounts/cashback from retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £75,000 DOE

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Veterinary Services (Industries)

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