Portland House Vets, Retford, Retford, East Midlands

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

Get ready to embark on a fabulous new opportunity. As a part of our dynamic team, you''ll be responsible for hands-on care of small animals, providing both routine and emergency healthcare at Portland House Veterinary Group.What’s Coming

By late 2025 we will have moved into a brand-new purpose build hospital with 6 consult rooms, 3 theatres, separate dental suite and more! Our main site in Retford has state of the art equipment including a digital X-ray system, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and a full internal lab.The best part

No more out-of-hours or on-call duty! Your role will encompass a range of exciting responsibilities, from consultations and routine surgeries to client liaison and managing treatment plans. Get ready to unleash your potential and experience so much more!What are we looking for in you

Are you an exceptional Veterinary Surgeon with a hunger for adventure? We want you! Bring your post-graduate experience, decision-making skills, and compassionate nature to our team. Don''t worry; you won''t be alone.Our experienced team will always be by your side, supporting you every step of the way. Get ready to break free from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary! This is a full-time position, but we are open to discuss flexible options.Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 40 hours per week over 5 days, we would consider reduced hours and days if required. All full-time vets work 8:30am to 6pm when our OOH service kicks in.Nice to meet you

Welcome to Portland House Vets, a trailblazing small animal practice located in the heart of Retford.Our team currently consists of 13 vets, 11 nurses and 7 support staff. We''re not just colleagues; we''re a family of passionate and friendly individuals who live and breathe veterinary care. Delivering first-class service to our clients and their beloved pets is our top priority.To ensure your well-being, we have a dedicated mental health first aider on hand. We know how to have a blast outside of work too! From lively pub quizzes to our legendary annual summer BBQ and even participating in adrenaline-pumping events like Tough Mudder, we know how to create unforgettable memories. Join us on this extraordinary journey where exceptional service and care are the norm!Here''s what our team has to say

“Portland house has been a great start to my career, I started in September 2022 as a vet after graduating that summer. The team have been very supportive as I have found my feet as a new grad and are always happy to help. I enjoy the variety oWe 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 holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthdayPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeingDevelopment

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets and Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional Memberships

BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as wellSupporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practiceAt 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. Portland House Vets, Retford

53 Churchgate, Retford, Retford, DN22 6PA, 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 Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

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