At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide top-notch care for small animals through consultations and surgeries.
- Company: IVC Evidensia, the leading veterinary care group in the UK and Europe.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and funded learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with clear career pathways and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, with experience in clinical practice.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary up to £65,000 DOE. Here at Churchview Vets, we are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, personable Veterinary Surgeons to join our welcoming and supportive team on a permanent basis. The role will include a mixture of consultations, routine surgeries, and medical workups to fill your day and nurture your interests. We offer excellent first opinion services giving our vets a varied and broad caseload.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You'll Make a Difference
As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you'll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You'll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.
4 days per week with a minimum of 1 ops day per week. 1 in 4 weekends (Saturday only 9 am - 1:30 pm). Primary site will be Heswall but there will be a minimum of 1 x half shift doing consults only at the Neston branch. Recently refurbished and expanded our practice into the next door building, giving us two additional consultation rooms, a brand new diagnostic suite, a large operating theatre, and separate dog and cat kennels. 4 Veterinary Surgeons (3FTE) plus 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses together with experienced Veterinary Care Assistants.
You Might Be a Great Fit
You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high quality patient and client care. You'll bring:
- A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
How We'll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced cost veterinary care for your own pets
46-48 Pensby Road, Heswall, CH60 7RE, United Kingdom. At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying? Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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At Churchview Vets, part of IVC Evidensia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through clear career pathways, funded learning opportunities, and a culture that values continuous improvement and community engagement. With modern facilities in Heswall and a focus on wellbeing, we ensure our Veterinary Surgeons can thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact in animal care.
