Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Bourne

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal IVC Evidensia UK

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus £5,000 relocation allowance.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic general practice veterinarian to join our busy first‑opinion small animal teams at Thurlby. The role offers an interesting caseload with ample opportunity to consult, investigate, operate and follow cases through. It is suitable for clinicians who want to make a difference.

Working hours

The standard full‑time rota consists of 40 hours per week across 4 days, Monday to Saturday, with Saturday finish times of 5 pm. We also welcome part‑time candidates and can discuss a bespoke rota at interview.

Our practice

We are a two‑site small animal practice staffed by 7 vets, 9 RVNs and 10 support staff. Our team includes an ophthalmology certificate holder and a peripatetic surgeon for orthopaedics and complex soft‑tissue surgery. Out‑of‑hours treatment is provided by our local Vets Now team in Peterborough.

Location

Located near Peterborough and Stamford, the practice is in a pleasant rural setting with excellent transport links and outdoor facilities.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, plus birthday holiday.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay.
• CPD allowance £1,250 with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata.
• Certification support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon and possible research funding.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund usage for vets.
• Infection prevention and control programme.
• Quality improvement programme.
• BVA membership support.
• VDS cover.
• RCVS fee support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work and green cars scheme.
• Voluntary benefits, discounts, and cashback offers.
• Discounted treatment for your own pets.

Diversity and inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all minority and diverse groups. We will discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Access to AI tools

We may use AI tools to support the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.