Veterinary Surgeon

Acorn Veterinary Surgery, Hove, Hove, South EastVeterinary Surgeon - Fixed term maternity cover - Part timeSalary of up to £66,000 FTE pro rataAre you an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon looking for a flexible role that offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact?Find a place to excelAcorn Vets is a 2-site practice. The main site on Portland Road has 2 vets working supported by 3-4 vet nurses per day. The Hangleton road branch supports a smaller but tight-knit community and would be sole charge with a nurse supporting. Equipment includes in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound machine, digital dental x-ray, operating theatre.There are local attractions around both sites, a 5-minute walk from a beautiful seafront and a 10-minute drive to the South Downs. Hove is situated within Brighton and is a really fun place to live and work and has great transport links to London.Your Role at Acorn VetsThis exciting part-time position offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle, working 2 days a week and 1:4 Saturday mornings. You’ll primarily be based at our Hove branch, with occasional shifts at our Hangleton practice.In this role, you’ll work across a varied 1st opinion caseload, including GP consultations and surgeries, dentals as well as opportunities to develop your skills in your preferred area of expertise.Flexible Working with No OOHWe understand the importance of balance. There’s no out-of-hours work, and weekend commitments include only 1:4 Saturday mornings.Join our supportive TeamAt Acorn, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, supportive team where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. With two well-equipped practices in Hove, we provide exceptional care to pets.Our modern facilities and RCVS accreditation ensure the highest standards of care, and our welcoming team will make you feel right at home from day one.If you’re seeking a fulfilling career with flexibility, support, and the chance to thrive in a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from youThis is a fixed term contract for maternity cover.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 balance6.6 weeks annual leaveAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthdayPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury supportDevelopment£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesAdditionalPawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet careAcorn Veterinary Surgery, Hove49 Portland Road, Hove, BN35DQ, United KingdomAt 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 Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr