Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon
Haughley & Thurston Veterinary Centre, Thurston Suffolk
Salary up to £75,000 negotiable DOE plus Welcome Bonus of up to £7,500 & Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

What you'll be stepping into

Haughley & Thurston Vet Centre in Suffolk are looking for an confident vet surgeon to join their team, whether you are returning from a career break, looking for a consulting only role, a surgical only role, or a mix of both, we could be the practice you have been searching for.
We are a small animal practice and predominantly see dogs and cats, but we have the chicken Vet approved status and RWAF (Rabbit Welfare Association) silver status so on occasion see some exotics work as well.
We have a visiting orthopaedic specialist who assists us with a range of cases, as well as a visiting imaging specialist. You will have clinical freedom with your cases and control how your day looks, there is full support available for further study and you will benefit from practice membership to Central CPD. This is a forward thinking practice who have been integral in creating the newly formed Suffolk Veterinary Society, where monthly CPD events look to bring members of the local profession together.

Fix or Flex - find your perfect balance

Ideally working up to 40 hours per week across 4/5 days with a 1:4 Saturdays with no OOH however we can consider part time hours, flexible hours even afternoons only as our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career and life.

Join a collaborative team

Situated between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket with easy access to the A14 and good rail services to Cambridge or London. We have a range of equipment on site including DR Xray, Vetscan Imagyst, Endoscope, Ultrasound, In house blood machine.
We currently have a good mixture of experienced and younger Vets in practice, we have 3 certificate holders in practice including our Clinical Director, we have a new graduate vet with great ideas, we have 6 supportive Registered Veterinary Nurses and 2 Student Veterinary Nurses all with a wealth of experience. Our support staff is made up of 6 very experienced members of staff who ensure a smooth running of the day.
There is a range of skills, experience, and interests within the team, and we try to encourage people to follow what they enjoy and are passionate about as much as possible.

Because our employee’s 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 -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• 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

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance 40 hours 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
If you’ve got this far, thank you for your interest! To be part of our exceptional team or discuss any of our clinical vacancies please contact Taylor Findlay, Talent Partner for a confidential chat on taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com / 07977 243 724.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.