Job Description

Overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our talented and committed team of vets, nurses, and support staff across two branches in South Suffolk/North Essex at Hadleigh and Brantham. Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000, Welcome Bonus up to £10,000. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working hours with a flexible rota to tailor your schedule. Roles can be consulting-only or a mix of surgery and consults, depending on preferences.

About Us Highcliff is a long-established veterinary practice serving our local community for over 100 years. Our Hadleigh branch is in a historic Suffolk market town; Brantham is near Manningtree with easy access to the Suffolk and North Essex coast. Both sites are within 20 minutes of Ipswich and London is a 60-minute journey from Manningtree station. Hadleigh operates in a Grade 2 listed building refurbished for modern clinical care; Brantham offers a spacious, purpose-built facility with digital X-rays, video endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring, and a class IV therapeutic laser. Both sites are RCVS GP status accredited, cat-friendly, and staff development-focused as Nurse Training practices.

Our combined clinical team comprises 15 Veterinary Surgeons (including part-time), 15 RVNs and 2 SVNs across both branches, with Hadleigh benefiting from an Advanced Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging and an Orthopaedic Surgeon. We foster a supportive, professional, and friendly work environment that encourages personal and professional development.

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 career stage, from recent graduates to experienced vets. The role includes 1 in 3 Saturday mornings but no out-of-hours duties. We actively encourage and support vets in pursuing their own areas of interest, including funding and study leave for certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team across two branches.
• Participate in a flexible rota, including consulting and/or surgical duties as discussed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and staff development within the practice.

Benefits and Perks

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
• Wellbeing initiatives

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 online encyclopedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• £1250 per annum Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
• Voluntary benefits options to suit you
• Retail discounts and cashback across participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups and are a Disability Confident Employer, happy to discuss reasonable adjustments in recruitment.

Up to £75,000 DOE