Salary up to £68,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Hawthorne Lodge. You will work as a first-opinion Vet providing medical and surgical care to our patients. Your duties will include the full spectrum of consultations, diagnostics, and surgery. The role includes some Saturday commitments covering a half day on a rota basis, while there are no Sundays, Bank Holidays or Out of Hours.
What we can do for you
We fully encourage and support you to pursue additional certificates, so if there is a certificate you have your eye on or even in the midst of – let us know and we will be happy to support you!
We continually strive for excellence in management, medicine, surgery and diagnostics. We believe in a service that enriches and lengthens the special relationship between people and their pets.
More about Hawthorne Lodge
Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Surgery is a first-opinion small animal practice located in Banbury. The practice is located within easy reach of Oxford and the beautiful Cotswolds.
Equipped to deliver outstanding client and patient care, Hawthorne Lodge offers a comprehensive suite of services, including laparoscopic spays, endoscopy, dentistry & dental X-ray, ultrasound and specialized clinics. We have 5 consulting rooms, 3 operating theatres, 2 isolation wards and separate waiting rooms for cats and dogs. Our team comprises 6 Vets, 5 RVNs, and 2 SVNs, supported by a dedicated reception team and a practice director. We pride ourselves in our client care and communication, which is largely because we are keen to provide continuity of care.
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
6.6 weeks annual leaveAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS cover
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 criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice