Veterinary Surgeon - Equine (Ambulatory)
Vet Record Careers
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Lichfield, England
Contract type: Full time
We're looking for a great equine vet to join our team as an Ambulatory Veterinary Surgeons. Our greatest asset at Pool House Equine Hospital along with our facilities is our staff. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of experienced veterinary professionals, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to provide exceptional care for your patients. Our ambulatory vets are supported by a large team of specialists, residents, and interns at our hospital, whilst having a wide range of equine clientele from leading show jumpers to child's first pony. All classes of horse are cared for.
About Us
Pool House Equine Hospital is a First opinion and referral practice and is part of the IVC Evidensia Equine Group. We're an accredited tier 3 hospital, located in Fradley near Lichfield only a short drive from the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park. With easy access to the motorway network, two main line railway stations and Birmingham International Airport, Lichfield is almost literally the centre of England.
The Equine Hospital is composed of GA operating and standing theatres, preparation areas/knock down, DR digital X ray, examination / radiography rooms and stocks. There is stabling for up to 34 horses. Other equipment includes all the mod cons of a modern Equine Veterinary Hospital including MRI. As an ambulatory Vet you will be equipped with a range of modern mobile equipment such as digital X - Ray, ultrasound, shock wave, digital gastroscope and fiberoptic endoscopes to name a few. We also have an in-house laboratory covering an extensive range of tests, along with excellent practice support including ERVN. The equine veterinary team consists of a number of professionals with advanced certificates and diplomat status, Equine Surgery, Dentistry, medicine, Diagnostic imaging and sports horse medicine and rehabilitation, along with a dedicated team of receptionists, yard and administrative staff to support you with your day to day duties.
Hours that work for you
We invite applicants who are dedicated, experienced professionals who wish to work full time/part time/part year or just OOH we offer a great work life balance to suit your lifestyle. Most importantly we want someone to join our team who cares as much as we do about our clients, their animals, the wider team and our community. A typical full-time role would require you to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00), along with the OOHs rota. Having said that, we're able to consider different working patterns to support both full and part time candidates.
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
About Us
Pool House Equine Hospital is a First opinion and referral practice and is part of the IVC Evidensia Equine Group. We're an accredited tier 3 hospital, located in Fradley near Lichfield only a short drive from the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park. With easy access to the motorway network, two main line railway stations and Birmingham International Airport, Lichfield is almost literally the centre of England.
The Equine Hospital is composed of GA operating and standing theatres, preparation areas/knock down, DR digital X ray, examination / radiography rooms and stocks. There is stabling for up to 34 horses. Other equipment includes all the mod cons of a modern Equine Veterinary Hospital including MRI. As an ambulatory Vet you will be equipped with a range of modern mobile equipment such as digital X - Ray, ultrasound, shock wave, digital gastroscope and fiberoptic endoscopes to name a few. We also have an in-house laboratory covering an extensive range of tests, along with excellent practice support including ERVN. The equine veterinary team consists of a number of professionals with advanced certificates and diplomat status, Equine Surgery, Dentistry, medicine, Diagnostic imaging and sports horse medicine and rehabilitation, along with a dedicated team of receptionists, yard and administrative staff to support you with your day to day duties.
Hours that work for you
We invite applicants who are dedicated, experienced professionals who wish to work full time/part time/part year or just OOH we offer a great work life balance to suit your lifestyle. Most importantly we want someone to join our team who cares as much as we do about our clients, their animals, the wider team and our community. A typical full-time role would require you to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00), along with the OOHs rota. Having said that, we're able to consider different working patterns to support both full and part time candidates.
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
- 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
- £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
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- 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
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