Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who has a keen interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. The role includes some Saturday commitments covering a half day on a rota basis, while there are no Sundays, Bank Holidays or OOH.

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 leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*BVA membership

*VDS 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 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

£0 - £75,000 a year

Up to £75,000 DOE