Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Tern Vets

Salary up to £80,000, Relocation Allowance up to £5000 plus a Welcome Bonus up to £5000

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career?

Tern Vets is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to help shape the future of Tern Vets.

About the role

Join our team and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of our clinical staff. As a Lead Vet, you will be responsible for your own clinical workload, as well as working alongside practice management to ensure the successful day to day running of the practice and undertake some management responsibilities. We’re eager to tailor the clinical caseload around your own specific interests where possible.

Working hours that work for you

We understand that everyone has unique needs and commitments, which is why we offer part-time and flexible hours to suit all lifestyles. Whether you’re managing family responsibilities, continuing your education, or pursuing other interests, our adaptable scheduling options ensure you can achieve the perfect work-life balance. Join our team and enjoy the freedom to tailor your work hours to fit your life, all within a supportive and accommodating environment. The role would typically entail working up to 40 hours per week (including weekends as determined by our rota). No out of hours or on call required!

About our practice

We have a team composed of vets on both full and part time hours, along with our experienced nursing team that's made up of RVNs and SVNs. Our veterinary team holds certificates in Feline Medicine, Dermatology and Advanced Veterinary Practice (emergency and critical care and soft tissue modules). The successful candidate will be welcomed, well supported where necessary but also given clinical freedom. We are a current, progressive and collaborative practice who strive to keep looking forward. We have well equipped consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres at each site, imaging suite with xray, ultrasound and endoscopy, laparoscopic bitch spay equipment, Tonopen and dental facilities.

A lovely place to live and work in

North Shropshire has the advantage of being rural and beautiful, perfect for dog walking, horse riding, wild water swimming, mountain biking etc. Whilst being within easy access of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

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
• 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