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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

GKG Vets - Newbury, Newbury, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Financial Package up to £100k

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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal 


Financial Package up to £100,000  


Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits. 


Ready for a challenge? Explore our Elevate programme 


We have an exciting opportunity for a veterinary surgeon looking to advance their skills and make a meaningful impact at GKG Vets. Through our Elevate Programme, you'll receive additional financial incentives as you take on new challenges. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their full potential. That's why we offer well-defined opportunities for career advancement and personal development. 

In this role, you’ll enjoy a balanced mix of consulting and surgery, as we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our clients and their pets while managing a diverse caseload. We encourage all our vets to work up cases thoroughly, providing you with the clinical freedom and autonomy to excel in your practice. 

The Elevate programme 


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

- Generous welcome bonus to say thanks for joining the team 
- 25% of annual salary Elevate bonus paid in month 6 
- Additional 6-month pro rata bonus paid in month 12 
- Concierge relocation allowance and support, ensuring a smooth transition 
- Elevate Leave - to support you in making the move (up to 3 days) 
- Career development and progression 

Fix or flex – find your perfect balance  


We prioritise work-life balance and understand that everyone has personal commitments and responsibilities outside of work. This is typically a full-time role consisting of 38 hours spread over four days, with one Saturday every four weeks and no out-of-hours work. We are committed to supporting you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.  

We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates and are more than willing to be flexible to create a schedule that suits your needs. 

Established for over 62 years, we are a well-equipped, friendly practice deeply rooted in the community. Our commitment to learning and teaching has allowed us to build long-lasting relationships with many of our clients, who have been with us for years. These enduring connections are crucial to our success and remain a top priority for us. 

Our practice features a comprehensive range of standard equipment, including a patient warming system, pulse oximetry, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, and various in-house laboratory tests, such as microscopy and digital X-ray. We have developed robust nursing clinics, and all our vets actively support our nursing team in utilising their skills to the fullest. 

P.S - You are welcome to bring your dog to work. 

Advance your career: become part of our team 


You’ll be joining a collaborative team of three vets, along with a supportive group of RVNs and other team members. We are passionate about sharing knowledge, and your opinions and contributions are highly valued. Our unique team approach fosters a thriving environment where we all excel together. We seek someone who finds joy in their work and is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while using fear-free techniques. 

Because our employees matter 


We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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, 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 


- £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 – 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 

Professional Memberships 


- BVA membership 
- VDS cover 
- RCVS fees 

Colleague Benefits 


- Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well  
- Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria 
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers 
- Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice 
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GKG Vets - Newbury

43 St John's Road, Newbury, RG14 7PS, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Small animals

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Any questions before applying?

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

Talent Partner

Daniel Rennox

daniel.rennox@ivcevidensia.com