Veterinary Surgeon

Salary up to £65,000 DOE and Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Are you a passionate and dedicated Farm/Equine Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next adventure? Isle Vets in Ely, at the heart of Cambridgeshire, is looking for a new team member to join our friendly and supportive practice. 

We take pride in delivering exceptional care to a diverse range of animals, from beloved pet horses to large farm livestock. With almost all our work being ambulatory, a valid driving license is essential.

A Unique and Varied Caseload

Our practice offers a fascinating mix of cases, with a slight emphasis on equine work. Our farm clients range from smallholders with pigs and alpacas to large commercial farms managing pedigree beef suckler herds. For those who enjoy something a little different, we even have opportunities to work with zoo animals.  You might be performing dentistry on a camel, and the next, you could be reducing the beak on a giant tortoise.

Our routine work includes general health checks, while our surgical cases involve broken limbs, caesareans, rig operations, and laser procedures. We have excellent access to equine referral facilities for any cases requiring specialist treatment. If you have a particular interest in AI and embryo transfer, one of our Clinical Directors has a strong reputation in this field and would be happy to support your development.

Our talented team has expertise across orthopaedics, reproduction, medicine, and surgery, offering fantastic opportunities for professional growth. Whether you want to develop a specialism or work towards a certificate, we're here to support you.

Purpose-Built Facilities & Supportive Team

Our modern, purpose-built practice, located on the outskirts of Ely, is fully equipped with hospitalisation and surgical facilities for both equines and farm animals. We are continually investing in new equipment and technologies to ensure we provide the best possible care.

You'll be joining a dedicated team of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, including 2 certificate holders, alongside 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 5 Support Staff. We value teamwork and a supportive environment, and we're always happy to share knowledge and lend a hand.

We also love giving back to the community. We regularly support local charities, host client evenings, and give educational talks in the community.

Work / Life Balance - We've Got You Covered

Many of our vets have young families and so we understand the challenges of balancing work and family life. We pride ourselves on our flexible approach which enables all of our colleagues to enjoy a good work life balance. We offer flexible working patterns for both our full time and part time colleagues. 

A full-time position will include working 40 hours per week over 4 days between Monday and Friday with out of hours /on call of 1 night per week and 1 in 4 weekends. 

Life in Ely – The Perfect Balance

Ely is a charming city known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene. Just a short drive from Ely, Wicken Fen is one of the oldest nature reserves in the UK. Managed by the National Trust, it offers a variety of walking and cycling trails through diverse habitats where nature enthusiasts will be in their element. Step back in time and visit on of our museums, Oliver Cromwell's house or Ely Cathedral which dominates the city's skyline with its stunning architecture. 

For those who enjoy city life, Cambridge is only a short train ride away, and London is easily accessible. We are also close to major airports, making travel a breeze.

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 colleague wellbeing 

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave

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