Veterinary Surgeon - Equine and Farm

Overview

Shape Your Veterinary Career with Isle Vets, Ely

An exciting permanent opportunity has opened for a Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our friendly and supportive team here at Isle Vets. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care to our clients and their pets, and we’re seeking a driven vet with at least two years of experience to join us on this journey.

This role is based on a four-day week up to 40 hours, with just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and 1 night per week on call. Although full-time, we’re happy to discuss part-time hours for the right candidate. Salary up to £65,000 DOE.

In this role, you will enjoy a good balance between consulting and operating on a variety of routine and urgent cases. We can accommodate a consult-only role if preferred. Our work includes:

• Dentals, orthopedics, thyroidectomies, scans, and soft tissue surgeries
• Endoscope use and brand-new DR x-ray machine
• In-house testing in our state-of-the-art lab

We are a busy first-opinion practice in a purpose-built building in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a large range of veterinary equipment including a brand-new x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and dental x-ray. We have an experienced and supportive team that fosters a positive working environment.

Our team includes:

• 6 veterinarians with various areas of interest and enhanced knowledge (including diagnostic imaging cert)
• A visiting orthopedic surgeon and ECC Nurse, with ongoing opportunities for certificate study
• 8 nurses with specialisms in wound care, ISFM certification, and Emergency/ Critical Care
• A visiting orthopedic specialist who joins regularly for collaboration

We’re proud to work closely with local charities such as WGAS and the RSPCA, and exclusively with Cats Protection Ely and Downham Market. These partnerships provide a wide variety of cases and meaningful work.

Ely is a picturesque city with a rich history. It offers access to museums, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, and easy travel to Cambridge or London. Excellent transport links and nearby airports keep you connected while allowing a rural feel at home.

Because our people matter, we offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

• Wellbeing
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support

• Development
• £1250 CPD allowance; 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia
• Research funding eligibility for Vets & Nurses
• £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

• Additional
• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £65,000 DOE