345 jobs in IVC Evidensia

Area Support Manager – Oxfordshire & Bedfordshire
Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract | Home-Based with Extensive Travel
Salary up to £45,000 DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Area Support Manager to work closely with the Area Director, supporting practices across Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation and strategic impact across the business.

As an Area Support Manager, you'll have a unique opportunity to support the Area Director to ensure the success of multiple veterinary practices and the people who work within them. By providing hands‑on support, guidance and leadership, you'll help create environments where teams can thrive, leaders feel empowered and practices are equipped to deliver the very best care to patients and clients.

Your ability to build strong relationships, influence positive change and drive continuous improvement will have a direct impact on colleague engagement, practice performance and overall business success.

This role goes beyond operational support; it's about making a tangible difference. You'll play a key role in ensuring teams feel supported, connected and set up for success, ultimately creating a positive and lasting impact on colleagues, clients, and patients across the region.

• 40 hours per week
• Field‑based role, combining home working and extensive travel across the region

• Develop close working relationships with practice leaders and act as the go‑to person for operational support and troubleshooting.
• Maintain regular contact with practices to ensure teams feel supported and connected to the wider inspiring vet care network.
• Support practices through change related to the rollout of our national unified brand and other strategic initiatives.
• Work with the Area Director to identify opportunities to improve team wellbeing, efficiency and client experience.
• Organise area meetings, prepare agendas, distribute materials and minutes, and ensure actions are completed.
• Support practices' utilisation of dashboards and reporting tools to identify trends, areas of underperformance and opportunities for growth.
• Provide support to underperforming sites and assist with implementing improvement plans.
• Ensure practices are following leadership and performance frameworks.
• Provide administrative support across finance, recruitment, HR, performance management and health & safety activities.

• At least 2 years’ coaching and mentoring experience, with the ability to motivate, support and inspire leaders through change.
• The ability to understand key financial KPIs, identify actions to improve performance and support implementation.
• Strong people skills and experience bringing together teams across multiple locations.
• The confidence to influence, collaborate and constructively challenge where required.
• A broad healthcare background would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A full and valid driving licence.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues, practices and business performance.

• A role with meaningful impact supporting practices and colleagues across the region.
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across the wider inspiring vet care Group.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and specialist teams.
• Access to internal networks, development programmes and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you.
• Discounted veterinary care.
• Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
• Car allowance of £375 per month or a company car.

£35,000 – £45,000 a year. Up to £45,000 DOE.

IVC Evidensia is looking for an Area Support Manager to provide hands-on support to veterinary practices across Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. This home-based role involves extensive travel and a focus on ensuring operational excellence and effective leadership.

Ideal candidates will have strong coaching skills and experience in influencing teams. The contract is fixed-term for 12 months, offering a salary of up to £45,000 DOE along with various employee benefits.

Overview

Deputy Head Nurse - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia. Location: Castle Vets Reading, Reading. Salary up to £34,000 DOE plus Welcome Bonus and Relocation Allowance.

Castle Vets in Reading is looking for a passionate and proactive Deputy Head Nurse to join our exceptional team. This is your chance to become part of a practice that puts compassionate care, teamwork, and patients at the forefront of everything we do.

• Support the Head Nurse in fostering a positive and efficient nursing team, ensuring patient care remains the core focus.
• Lead by example and be an inspiration to others; hands-on and engaged leadership.
• Provide flexible hours and shifts (35–40 hours per week); 1 in 3 Saturday mornings; no out of hours. We are a Vets Now host practice, so case handover to the separate overnight team is available.

• Competitive base salary up to £34,000 DOE plus Welcome Bonus and Relocation Allowance
• Flexible hours and shifts; 1 in 3 Saturday mornings; no out of hours
• Work-life balance and supportive, inclusive work environment

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, private medical insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and wellbeing initiatives
• Pension 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback; discounted staff pet care

The description includes additional job listings and location references that are not part of the Deputy Head Nurse role description.

Overview

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment, at every stage of their career.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgeon to join St George’s Vets, following our current surgeon moving on to a surgical residency.

You will work alongside an experienced orthopaedic/soft tissue surgeon, managing a varied and rewarding caseload including TPLO, BOAS, TECA, large mass removals, and laparoscopic spays. Extended surgical consult times are available for more complex cases, allowing you to deliver high-quality care.

St George’s is a well-equipped GP hospital offering mid-tier referral services to local practices. Facilities include:

• In-house CT
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Extensive orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical equipment (including fracture repair)
• Endoscopy
• Full in-house laboratory

We are a collaborative and friendly team of 16 vets and 30 RVNs, including certificate holders and Advanced Practitioners. The practice spans nine sites and is set to relocate its main hospital to a brand-new purpose-built facility within the next 18 months.

Overnight care for hospitalised patients is supported on-site by Vets Now, ensuring continuous patient care outside of core hours.

We can offer a 4-day, 40-hour working week, offering a strong work-life balance, alongside a shared 1 in 5 Saturday rota.

St George’s Vets is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, with excellent transport links across the region. You’ll have easy access to Birmingham city centre, as well as direct rail connections to major cities including London and Manchester. The area offers a great mix of city living and nearby countryside, making it an ideal location whether you prefer a busy urban lifestyle or something more relaxed.

As a Veterinary Surgeon at St Georges, you will:

• Manage a varied surgical caseload including orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures
• Deliver high standards of patient and client care within a busy hospital environment
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support clinical decision-making
• Contribute to the continued development of surgical services within the practice
• Support and mentor colleagues where appropriate

We’re looking for a confident and capable surgeon who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring:

• RCVS registration with a Veterinary degree
• A Surgery Certificate holder (or working towards one), or completion of a surgical internship
• Strong experience or confidence in managing surgical cases independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and positive approach to clinical work and service development

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your growth and clinical development. You’ll benefit from:

• A well-supported hospital environment with access to advanced equipment
• Funded certificates and ongoing CPD support
• Access to IVC Academy and a wide range of learning opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive:

• £5,000 relocation allowance where required
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Car scheme
• Discounted staff pet care
• Retail discounts and cashback offers

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Lead, Inspire and Thrive in the heart of Dartford. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join and lead our fantastic team at Easipetcare Dartford. If you’re a confident, compassionate nurse who enjoys bringing out the best in others and delivering outstanding patient care, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Situated in the heart of Dartford, our modern, well‑equipped practice offers the best of both worlds, easy access to Central London, Kent and beyond, while being surrounded by local green spaces and community charm. With great transport links and free on‑site parking, it’s an ideal base for a rewarding and well‑balanced career.

At Easipetcare Dartford you’ll join a close‑knit, supportive nursing team with over 75 years of combined experience. We pride ourselves on being genuinely friendly and collaborative, valuing every team member’s contribution. Our nurses are the heart of the practice – skilled, compassionate and always ready to support one another.

We have a loyal client base and a varied caseload, giving you the chance to put your clinical expertise to good use while enjoying strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Modern facilities include a bright, open waiting room, three consult rooms, a spacious open‑plan prep area, a dedicated theatre for sterile procedures and a designated space for diagnostic imaging and dentistry. Advanced equipment such as ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, ECG, digital X‑ray, an in‑house lab with microscope, Doppler and full dental facilities are all available to support gold‑standard care.

You will play a pivotal role in leading, inspiring and developing our nursing and care team. You’ll ensure the smooth running of the practice, uphold clinical standards and help us continue to deliver the best possible patient care.

Working closely with the Lead Vet, Client Care Manager, Practice Manager and Practice Director, you’ll be part of the practice’s leadership group, shaping operations and guiding continued growth and success.

This is a hands‑on role that combines clinical work with leadership and mentorship. You’ll lead by example, support our Student Veterinary Nurses and VCAs, maintain high standards of infection control and clinical governance, and ensure the team is confident, capable and motivated every day.

The Head Nurse position is 40 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days. You will participate in a 1:3 Saturday rota with time given back in lieu.

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience managing or supervising a team.
• Organised, proactive and confident in all aspects of clinical nursing, from anaesthesia and inpatient care to consults and client communication.
• Pride in maintaining standards, excellent communication with warmth and clarity, and a genuine fulfilment in helping others grow.
• Passionate about creating an environment where both people and patients can thrive.

We’re proud to be part of the IVC Evidensia network, giving you access to an industry‑leading learning academy, opportunities to collaborate across the UK and Europe, and ongoing CPD and career‑progression support.

At Easipetcare Dartford we believe that a happy, supported team delivers the best outcomes for patients, clients and one another. This is your opportunity to take on a fulfilling leadership role in a practice that values your skills, supports your growth and celebrates your success.

• Competitive base salary up to £38,000 (DOE).
• Work‑life balance support.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• 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 employee wellbeing.
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 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 Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding.
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia will make a contribution.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme to support a greener commute.
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of flexible options.
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

IVC Evidensia in Peterborough is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover role. This position offers the chance to work within a dedicated team, providing top-tier veterinary care for small animals and exotics.

The candidate should be confident in routine surgeries and consultations, with a focus on ongoing clinical development. Benefits include a competitive salary, 6.8 weeks of holiday, private medical insurance, and professional training opportunities.