Veterinary Surgeon - Equine
Wright & Morten Veterinary Group, Somerford Park Clinic, Somerford, North West
Discipline: Equine
Full Time, Flexible
Salary up to £50,000 DOE
Wright and Morten Equine Vets, based in Cheshire are a well-established 9 vet team proving a broad range of ambulatory and clinic-based services for our clients.
We have a vacancy from mid-May due a vet who has been with us since a new graduate (2018), moving to an exciting clinician role at a referral hospital.
We are seeking to recruit a veterinary surgeon with minimum 2 years’ experience. Finding someone who is the right fit is especially important to us as we flourish in our close- knit supportive team.
What are we looking for?
Minimum 2 years experienced
Confident with all routine and ambulatory emergency work
Participation on the OOH rota on a 1 in 6 basis is preferred.
We will consider part time at a minimum of 3 days a week.
Interest in equine medicine a bonus
What can we offer?
Incredibly good work- life balance with working hours 8:30am-5:30pm but routine work often complete by 5pm
Generous time off for weekends worked (5 days for 2 weekends)
You will enjoy clinical freedom with support from both our clinic based and ambulatory teams.
We are proud to include multiple certificate holders in Equine Orthopaedics, Equine Dentistry and Equine Lameness who can offer support with working up your own cases as needed.
Clinic facilities for inpatient care, elective surgery, in-house laboratory, and all the kit for extensive diagnostics and rehabilitation work. As importantly, a brew and a biscuit whenever it is needed.
Opportunity for anaesthesia for the right candidate but this is not essential
A lovely client base of leisure and sports horses with a good proportion of insured clients.
Full range of additional diagnostic kit for ambulatory use
Incredible nursing team who assist vets in clinic and on yard as well as performing their own extensive range of duties.
Encouragement and support to expand knowledge and skill set
Because our people 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
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
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
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Wright & Morten Veterinary Group, Somerford Park Clinic
Holmes Chapel Rd, Congleton, Somerford, CW12 4SW, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Equine
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.