Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Milan Veterinary Practice, Douglas; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Salary up to £65,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus of 10% salary at end of year one and 10% salary end of year 2 up to a maximum amount of £10,000 total.

Are you looking for a diverse and rewarding veterinary role in a supportive, well-equipped practice? Our large mixed practice, with five branches across the Isle of Man, provides care for small animals, exotics, farm animals, equine, and local wildlife. As a busy practice, our clinicians benefit from a varied and interesting caseload, ensuring no two days are the same.

A Practice Where You Can Thrive

A typical four-day workweek includes two days of consulting, one day managing emergency and critical care cases, and one day in surgery. Most of your time will be spent at our main branch, where we carry out a wide range of procedures, from routine surgeries to more complex cases. While we strive to manage cases in-house with our advanced clinical facilities, there is the option to refer off-island if necessary.

We are committed to ongoing investment in our practice, providing excellent clinical equipment to support our team. Our ethos is built on inclusivity, teamwork, and a shared passion for delivering the highest standard of care to our patients, clients, and colleagues. Our clients are truly wonderful - welcoming, dedicated, and deeply invested in the health and welfare of their pets.

Giving Back To The Community

As a team, we believe in giving back to the community and regularly work with charities such as Manx Wild Bird Aid, Pets Aid League, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the Home of Rest for Old Horses.

A Supportive Team That Encourages Growth

You’ll be joining a talented and diverse team of 17 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and 20 support staff, including BVRA-registered members and certificate holders in GP Cert SA Med and Cert AVP Sheep. We also have a visiting cardiology specialist and team members currently pursuing certifications in ophthalmology, exotics, and postgraduate studies. If you’re looking to further your expertise, we actively encourage and support career growth and certificate opportunities.

Our Beautiful Island

Living on the Isle of Man offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty, rich history, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by the Irish Sea, the island boasts breathtaking coastlines, rolling countryside, and a relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balance between work and leisure.

From the world-famous TT Races to ancient Celtic traditions, the Isle of Man has a vibrant cultural heritage. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, local events, or simply being part of a close-knit community, the island offers an outstanding quality of life in a truly special setting.

We care about your work life balance

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

Working full time 38 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, 1:4 Saturday mornings and approximately 1:10 nights and weekends on call.

Benefits of the Isle of Man

1. Enjoy low taxes and a simple and efficient calculation system; residents pay 0% Capital Gains Tax, 0% Inheritance Tax, and 0% Stamp Duty.
2. National Insurance Holiday Scheme allows you to reclaim up to £4,400 in national insurance contributions in your first year.
3. Easily accessible by air or sea from various locations across the UK and Channel Islands.
4. Restaurants, cafes and shops, offering the highest quality food and drink using the best, local ingredients.
5. Diverse natural landscape, idyllic countryside, awarded status as a UNESCO Biosphere.
6. Wide range of activities, clubs, hobbies and 95 miles of coastline offering adrenaline sports such as sailing, sea kayaking, coasteering and gorge scrambling.
7. A well-regarded education system, with high standards of teaching, sports and culture.

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

1. 7 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance.
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline.
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata.
2. Certificate support.
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider.
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding.
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
8. Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership.
2. VDS cover.
3. RCVS fees.

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well.
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you.
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

Salary up to £65,000 DOE.