Job Description

Salary up to 65,000 DOE plus up to 5,000 welcome bonus.



Copeland Vets are on the lookout for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join the team.

About the Practice

Copeland Vets is a purpose-built practice in Ingelby Barwick, located close to airports and railway stations, but also close to the beautiful Cleveland Hills for exploring the countryside on our doorstep.

The practice has ample parking on site for clients and staff, making this practice popular with the local people, close to the shops and local supermarket.

We have a separate theatre and dental suite, digital x-ray including dental, we offer Laparoscopic spays, and have a new endoscopy, plus the usual in-house Lab. Separate kennels and cattery with nurse led clinics encouraged.

About the Team

Copleland boast a close-knit team of 4 Vets and 4 Nurses, a VCA and a very experienced Reception team and are eager to welcome their next colleague!

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. We are welcoming applicants who would like to work full time (40 hours per week) or part time, with flexible options available regarding rota including the possibility of 4 weeks on 4 weeks off.

There is a requirement to participate in the 1 in 4 Saturday rota (half day only).

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 colleague 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


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


At 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.
Up to 65,000 FTE DOE