Crossroads Veterinary Centre - Veterinary Surgeon

Salary up to £70,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus

We are currently looking for a full or part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Professional and personal development is at the centre of our practice, that’s why we offer you the exposure you need to succeed. We share knowledge, build your confidence, and encourage clinical freedom. This role has no OOH or on-call.

About Us

Crossroads is a three-site small animal first opinion practice in High Wycombe, Hazlemere, and Watlington. Our modern facilities and fantastic team provide a supportive and welcoming environment. As a training practice, we offer ample support to help new staff integrate and gain experience. We regularly gather for clinical discussions and maintain strong social connections within the practice and with local referral practices.

We have a dedicated team of 8 vets and 7 RVNs, supported by student nurses and PCAs. One of our vets is pursuing a surgery certificate, and we actively support further training for all team members. Head Receptionists lead our reception team, and the head and deputy head nurses support our nursing team.

This role will be divided between our 3 branches, usually High Wycombe and the closest branch to home but travel to all branches will be required.

Work Life balance that works for you

At Crossroads Veterinary Centre, we prioritise our team’s well-being, knowing that a balanced work-life is essential for bringing out the best in everyone. Our flexible rotas and adaptable working hours are tailored to fit your lifestyle, no matter where you are in your career. Join us for a truly fulfilling experience where your well-being is our priority, and your career journey is supported with flexibility and understanding. There will be a need to share in our weekend rota which would be 3 in 7 weekends for full time and pro-rata for part-time. We are flexible regarding shifts and hours worked and are happy to discuss alternative working arrangements.

Join our collaborative team

We create opportunities for the whole team to come together through practice meetings and social events – we believe in a collaborative workplace. We encourage interest and participation within the team to think creatively to enable us to continuously improve our services and our business. Our caring and compassionate team hold a wealth of experience and knowledge and are highly skilled in preventative healthcare as well as treating illness and injury.

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 well-being
• 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