Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

### Highcliff Veterinary Practice, Hadleigh, Ipswich, East of England

#### Discipline: Small Animal

#### Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

#### Up to £75,000 DOE

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000, Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our talented and committed team of vets, nurses, and support staff across our two branches in South Suffolk/North Essex at Hadleigh and Brantham.

Find the Right Balance for You

At Highcliff Veterinary Practice, we understand the importance of achieving the right work-life balance. We welcome applicants looking for flexible working hours, whether full-time or part-time. Our flexible rota options ensure you can tailor your work schedule to suit your lifestyle. Whether you're looking for consulting-only roles or a mix of surgery and consults, we're happy to discuss and accommodate your preferences.

About Us

Highcliff is a long-established veterinary practice, proudly serving our local community for over 100 years. Our Hadleigh branch is based in a historic Suffolk market town, surrounded by beautiful countryside. In contrast, our Brantham branch sits near the pretty market town of Manningtree, offering easy access to the scenic Suffolk and North Essex coastline. Both locations are within 20 minutes of Ipswich and Colchester, and London is a 60-minute journey from the nearby Manningtree train station.

At Hadleigh, we operate out of a beautiful Grade 2 listed building that has been refurbished to create a modern clinical environment, while retaining its historic charm. Brantham offers a spacious and purpose-built facility with all the latest equipment, including digital X-rays, video endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring, and a class IV therapeutic laser. Both sites are RCVS GP status accredited, cat-friendly, and committed to staff development as Nurse Training practices.

Our Team & Culture

Our combined clinical team comprises 15 Veterinary Surgeons (including part-time), 15 RVNs and 2 SVNs across both branches. Our Hadleigh branch benefits from the expertise of an Advanced Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging and an Orthopaedic Surgeon, with close collaboration between the branches. We take pride in fostering a supportive, professional, and friendly work environment, where personal and professional development is actively encouraged.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon who shares our values and commitment to high-quality patient care. We are open to candidates at any stage of their career, from recent graduates to experienced vets. The role includes 1 in 3 Saturday mornings but no out-of-hours duties.

For those interested in further development, we actively encourage and support vets in pursuing their own areas of interest, including funding and study leave for certificates.

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

- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

#### Wellbeing

- 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 employee 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

#### Colleague Benefits

- 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

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.

Highcliff Veterinary Practice, Hadleigh

96 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5EN, United Kingdom

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At IVC Evidensia we are a 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 Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

#### Senior Talent Partner

Michael Middleton

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