Island Veterinary Associates, Stafford, Stafford, West Midlands There's no better time to join our friendly team! Island Veterinary Associates are looking for a dedicated GP Vet to join their team! The successful candidate will carry out several vet duties including First Opinion veterinary Consults, Vaccinations, Health Checks, Neutering, General Surgery and Diagnostics to name but a few! We're keen to support candidates that may be relocating for the role, so we can offer a relocation allowance of up to £5000 to help you make the move.
Fix or flex – find your perfect balance We are happy to accept both full/part-time applications for this role, working on average 40 hours across 4 days per week, on a shared rota with a fair shift pattern. You will be required at work 1:6 Saturdays and there is no out of hours however you may need to cover inpatient care should the need arise.
About Us We are a friendly, small animal practice based in the county town of Stafford, surrounded by beautiful countryside. We also have great links to public transport and excellent rail access to anywhere in the UK. Our newly refurbished premises include 5 consulting rooms, a large waiting area, and a spacious clinical area with two large theatres, a central prep room, a dental room, and an imaging room. We have top-rated arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and endoscopy equipment, an excellent ultrasound machine, an in-house lab, and all the normal equipment. Our supportive and friendly team includes 2 certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery and another in training with a specific interest in orthopaedics.
About the Team and Culture By far the best thing about our practice is our fantastic team, which includes 7 vets supported by 7 registered veterinary nurses. We have 2 certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery, Feline Medicine, and imaging, and 5 of our RVNs have been here for over 10 years. We are a friendly and close-knit team that enjoys discussing cases and sharing knowledge to help everyone develop in their role.
We recognize 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 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 Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Contact Us Speak to Marcus Alphonso 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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