Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Apollo Vets

Financial Package up to 100,000

Salary up to 75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to 5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to 8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.

Ready for a challenge? Explore our Elevate programme

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional veterinary care. You will also have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development of the clinic, enhancing patient care and maintaining a positive working environment.

The Elevate programme

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:Up to 5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary Up to 8,000 relocation bonus

- Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary
- Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salaryConcierge support with the relocation process Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)


A great place to work

At Apollo Vets, we are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and exceptional service to their owners. We are now looking for an experienced and dedicated Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team.
We are a three-site practice with a very family-friendly atmosphere. Our main site is set in the semi-rural village of Black Notley, surrounded by open fields and glorious countryside. Located just off the A120, a 15-minute car journey will take you to Stansted Airport, and we have direct train services into the City of London. We also have a branch clinic in Maldon and Dunmow. We would ask you to cover all three sites on a rota basis.
Our facilities include digital radiography including dental and ultrasonography. By far the best part about working for us is getting to be part of our amazing team, we have 3 Veterinary Surgeons. They are supported by 6 registered veterinary nurses who have many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, there are also 2 student veterinary nurses, a veterinary care assistant, 6 reception team members and a Practice Director who is also a registered veterinary nurse, so you are never short of support! Across the team, we have an exotic certificate holder, diagnostic imaging focus vets, and an anaesthetic certificate holder nurse.

Work-life balance that works for you

We are open to all possibilities, so if you require shorter hours, 5 days a week or longer hours 4 days a week or even part-time, we are very flexible. We know work-life balance is very important at Apollo. Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.



Our opening hours at our main branch are Monday to Friday 8 am - 7 pm and our branch clinic is open 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday to Friday. You will also work a share of 1:5 Saturday mornings between 8 am - 1 pm, with no out-of-hours requirement at our main site in Black Notley, Braintree.

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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate 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 employee wellbeing


Development1250 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


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCompany 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




Up to 75,000 DOE