Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

We have a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team. As a Veterinary Surgeon at Heath Vets our day-to-day duties will be a mix of consultations and surgery,we can offer full clinical freedom, case continuity is actively encourage our vets and you will receive fantastic support from an experienced team.

We offer an excellent work-life balance for our team. Typically, the full-time position is 37.5 hours per week over 4 days with shifts between 8:00am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or OOH.

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. Whether you are looking for hours around school runs or rush hour, we can find the perfect rota for you.

We are an established first-opinion practice with 5 branches which include Penarth. In-house lab, digital x-ray, K laser, ultrasound scanner, endoscopic equipment, and a brand new dental x-ray.

Work-life Balance:
Enjoy a mix of countryside and city living in Cardiff with easy access to both vibrant urban life and scenic outdoor activities.

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 –

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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

• £1,250 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 and 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

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

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.

Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.