Salary up to £75,000 DOE pro rata plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000
Sampson Park are looking for a part time Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. If you’re looking for a role that blends professional fulfilment with a supportive team we’d love to hear from you.
About Sampson Park
Our Staverton practice, located just outside of Daventry, is set in a welcoming village with a wonderful client base that has been with us for years. Here, you’ll enjoy a balanced mix of consulting and surgical cases, focusing primarily on dogs, cats, and some rabbits. Each day brings a diverse caseload with procedures such as dental work, soft tissue surgeries, emergency care, and even support from an exotics specialist. Our practice is fully equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood machines, multiparameter monitors, diathermy, suction, a patient warming system, and an ultra-quiet dental machine.
Our Clinical Director holds a PgCert in medicine, and we’re dedicated to your ongoing development, offering and encouraging full support for those pursuing further certifications.
You’ll work alongside a highly skilled, compassionate nursing team who are committed to providing the best care possible for our patients. Community engagement is also a core value, and we work closely with local animal charities such as Cats Protection and Dogs Trust whenever possible.
About our local area
Daventry is a charming market town in Northamptonshire, combining historical character with modern amenities. The town centre offers a range of independent shops, cafes, and larger retail options, catering to all tastes. Daventry Country Park, a local favourite, features a scenic reservoir, nature trails, and picnic spots, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families. Conveniently located near the M1 and M45, Daventry has excellent links to cities like Northampton, Coventry, and Birmingham. With its balance of countryside tranquillity and vibrant community life, Daventry is a fantastic place to live, work, and unwind.
Rota Patterns that work for you
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.
Working up to 26 hours a week and 1:3 weekends Saturday morning only. You will have excellent work-life balance, with no out of hours. Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE.
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 InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS 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 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 retailersDiscounted 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.