Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Full Time NEW

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Salary up to £66,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Bilton Veterinary Centre is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our friendly and experienced team. This role offers a varied caseload, combining consultations with surgery and diagnostics, all within a supportive and well-equipped environment.

A role designed with balance in mind

You’ll work a structured rota of four days per week, with shifts typically running between 8:30am–7:00pm and one earlier finish day from 8:00am–6:00pm. Weekend duties are shared on a 1 in 5 basis (Saturday mornings until 1:00pm) and 1 in 5 basis (Saturday until 4pm), with no out-of-hours or bank holiday commitments.

We understand that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re open to discussing working patterns that suit your lifestyle, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About The Practice

Located in the thriving town of Rugby, our practice benefits from excellent local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. With easy access to Birmingham and London, as well as nearby countryside such as the Cotswolds and Peak District, it’s an ideal location for both work and leisure.

Our Modern, Purpose-built Practice Includes

Five consulting rooms

Separate waiting areas and wards for cats, dogs, and small animals

Two fully equipped sterile theatres

Dedicated dental and treatment areas

We’re proud to offer advanced clinical equipment, including digital radiography, dental imaging, ultrasound with Doppler, in-house laboratory facilities, and comprehensive monitoring systems.

Our team

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and a strong support network of reception and administrative staff.

We actively encourage professional development and have team members pursuing further certifications in areas such as surgery and internal medicine. Whether your interests lie in surgery, imaging, cardiology, or internal medicine, you’ll be supported to grow your expertise.

Why join us?

We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career progression, and financial security.

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 (Pro rata)
• 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

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.

£40,000 – £66,000 a year

Salary up to £66,000 DOE

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.