The new leadership team at Lockwood Vets are keen to welcome applicants for an exciting permanent role with the Lockwood team. This role is split between our Rosewood and Blackheath sites. The role offers a well-balanced caseload of medicine and surgery. However, we can tailor the role to your own interests, where possible. You’ll be supported by the wider team, but there will still be periods of sole charge required in this role.  We’re also offering a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires. 
 
Fix or flex – find your perfect balance
 
We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Typically, the full-time position would involve working 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with an amazing 1:8 Saturdays (09:00 – 17:00). There’s no out of hours or on call required for this role.
 
About us 
 
This purpose-built practice provides a spacious, light and airy perfect working environment with a surgical theatre, and a prep room, and all the usual gadgets including digital Xray, ultrasound, endoscope and in house lab.  We are in the process of installing a dental xray in addition. Our clinical team is composed of 12 vets with certificate holders in areas like exotics, internal medicine and surgery.  We also have vets doing certificates in dermatology, imaging and surgery. They’re supported by our highly skilled, long standing nurse team. We have a loyal client base, and the practice is highly trusted within the local community for providing exceptional veterinary care. Maintaining a good working environment and job satisfaction for all staff is of high importance to us which is proven in our low staff turnover and longevity in service.
 
Here’s what the team have to say
 
'I have been with the Lockwood group for nearly 14 years and started as a junior vet, and worked my way up to Clinical Director.  I have always felt part of the Lockwood family from the start and really do feel all the staff keep our patients and clients needs at the forefront of what we do.  We have recently invested (and still doing so) in a lot of equipment which is really positive and leading to improved care for our patients.' - Alan, Clinical Director
 
A great place to live and work
 
Based in an excellent location close to the M6 and M5 motorways, within easy access to Birmingham with its train links and the rest of the country as well as two nearby airports. Birmingham is known for the amazing Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre. 
 
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 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
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