Job Description

Salary up to 65,000 DOE, up to 5,000 relocation allowance and up to 5,000 welcome bonus



Alma Vets is a long-established and much-loved practice in the heart of Windsor, and we're looking for a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. With a loyal client base and a reputation built on generations of trusted care, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a practice where high clinical standards and teamwork go hand in hand.



Join Our Welcoming Team at Alma Vets, Windsor

Our facilities have been designed with both patients and staff in mind. From a spacious waiting area with separate cat and dog areas, to four consult rooms, a well-equipped lab, cat ward, dental theatre, large prep room, main operating theatre, imaging suite, isolation unit, and separate kennels, we've got everything you need to provide outstanding care. You'll also enjoy a modern staff area with tea, coffee, and a well-stocked snack station from fruit to cake and an on-site accommodation is available for night staff too.



Your Role at Alma Vets



You'll enjoy a well-balanced caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery, with a slight bias towards surgery. Thanks to our long-standing and loyal clients, the work is rewarding and varied. Our surgeries range from routine procedures such as lap spays and lump removals through to advanced cases including TECA, TTA, patella surgery, splenectomy, skin flaps, and ECC when needed.



To help you deliver your best, we provide all the tools you'd expect in a progressive practice, full lab facilities, dental and DR X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy (flexible and rigid), laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, TONO pen, orthopaedic equipment, a BOAS table, and we're currently trialling innovative new laser technology.



A Supportive and Skilled Team



You'll be joining a team of seven vets, including one who has been with us for over 40 years, eight RVNs, and ten support staff including our practice manager. Our RVNs run their own consults and are fully involved in patient care, offering excellent support in all areas including surgery.



Professional development is at the heart of Alma Vets. Our team includes certificate holders in surgery, ultrasound, and feline medicine, with two more currently studying towards certificates in dentistry and medicine. As a training practice, we're proud to support SVN development and provide GDP advisors for new graduates. If you're working towards a certificate, or are interested in pursuing one, we'll support you every step of the way. A surgical certificate (or an interest in working towards one) would be especially welcome.



Find Your Balance



This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week across four days, with 1:3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-1pm) and on-call duties limited to inpatient care just one night per week. We're committed to ensuring a rota that balances professional fulfilment with time for life outside of work.



Life in Windsor



Windsor is a truly special place to live and work, offering the perfect blend of history, culture, and countryside. Famous for its iconic castle and royal connections, the town is full of charm with cobbled streets, riverside walks, and a buzzing cafe and restaurant scene. The beautiful Windsor Great Park and nearby Thames provide endless opportunities for outdoor activities, while excellent transport links make it easy to reach London in under an hour. Whether you enjoy shopping, theatre, heritage, or the great outdoors, Windsor has something for everyone.



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



Wellbeing

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



Development

1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave

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 Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees



Colleague Benefits

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

Salary up to 65,000 DOE