Salary up to £50,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £3,000 and Relocation Allowance up to £2,000

Haughley & Thurston Vet Centre in Suffolk is seeking a confident veterinary surgeon to join our team. Whether you’re returning from a career break, looking for a consulting-only role, a surgical-only role, or a mix of both, we could be the practice you’ve been searching for. We are a small animal practice primarily caring for dogs and cats, but we also hold Chicken Vet Approved and RWAF (Rabbit Welfare Association) Silver status, so we occasionally see exotic patients as well.

Our team benefits from the expertise of a visiting orthopaedic specialist and an imaging specialist, providing excellent support for a wide range of cases. You’ll enjoy clinical freedom with your cases and flexibility in shaping your working day. We fully support further study and professional development, including membership to Central CPD. As a forward-thinking practice, we have been key in establishing the Suffolk Veterinary Society, which hosts monthly CPD events to connect and support local veterinary professionals.

Flexible patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, 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 and life.

We are looking for someone to cover up to 30 hours per week across 4/5 days with a share in 1:5 Saturdays with no OOH requirement. We are happy to consider candidates looking for part time or flexible working hours.

Why join our team?

Situated between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket with easy access to the A14 and good rail services to Cambridge or London. We have a range of equipment on site including DR Xray, Vetscan Imagyst, Endoscope, Ultrasound, In house blood machine.

We currently have a good mixture of experienced and younger Vets in practice, we have 3 certificate holders in practice including our Clinical Director, we have a new graduate vet with great ideas, we have 6 supportive Registered Veterinary Nurses and 2 Student Veterinary Nurses all with a wealth of experience. Our support staff is made up of 6 very experienced members of staff who ensure a smooth running of the day. There is a range of skills, experience, and interests within the team, and we try to encourage people to follow what they enjoy and are passionate about as much as possible.

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

Up to £50,000 DOE