Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Redcar

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Redcar

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at White Cross Vets, Redcar. Redcar has a great mixture between surgery and consults each day with a very interesting workload!

Flexibility That Works for You

As standard, our vets work 40 hours, over 4 days with inclusion in the Saturday rota - currently 1:5 with TOIL. There is no out of hours requirement. We would of course be interested in also hearing from those who are looking for a more flexible or part time role. We are always happy to consider flexible working to support parents or those looking for a better balance generally.

Our Dedicated Team

The team currently comprises of 5 Veterinary Surgeons. Our Clinical Director, Louisa, looks after both Redcar and our Coulby practice so there are lots of opportunities to learn! Louisa holds two certificates, one in diagnostic imaging and the other in Internal Medicine. Another of our Vets holds a surgical certificate so plenty of knowledge to be passed on!

We have a fantastic team of 6 nurses here at Redcar, one Clinical Lead Veterinary Nurse with a medicine Certificate and is working on making that two! Another of our nurses holds a Surgical Certificate also. We also have a wonderful support team here that keep us organised!

Our Brilliant Practice

Located close to the North Yorkshire Moors, with Redcar Beach on our doorstep there are plenty of activities for those who love picturesque walks surrounded by stunning scenery. We are easily accessible by train and bus links too.

The practice itself is Cat Friendly ISFM Silver rated. We have a dental x-ray, DR X-ray, a brand-new ultrasound including cardiac, endoscopy multiparameter, infusion pumps for CRI.

Practices that truly look after their team members are hard to come by. That's where White Cross Vets stand out. We are SPVS Wellbeing Award Winners 2017 and 2018 and Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For (6 years running!). As one of the top employers in the UK, we offer candidates an excellent package with the opportunity to enjoy a superb work/life balance.

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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
• 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

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.