Area Veterinary Surgeon - Oxford

Veterinary Surgeon - Area Role (Oxford)

Variety & Stability - Enjoy the security of a permanent role while working across multiple practices with diverse teams and caseloads.

Fantastic Facilities - Access to well-equipped RCVS accredited practices, plus a 24-hour site undergoing expansion to include a CT suite, extra theatre, and new consult room.

Work-Life Balance - Full-time 4-day week with 1 in 6 weekends (part-time options available), with rotas planned well in advance.

Great Location - Based in the historic city of Oxford, offering culture, green spaces, and excellent transport links to London and beyond.

Generous Benefits Package - Excellent salary up to £55,000, relocation support and £5,000 car allowance.

Are you looking for the stability of a permanent role but also crave variety, challenge, and new experiences? I have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our client in Oxford as an Area Veterinary Surgeon, working across multiple practices in the region.

What makes this role different?

• Variety & Experience - Work across several well-established practices, each with their own dedicated teams and diverse caseloads.
• Career Development - Influence and support colleagues while strengthening your own skills.
• Excellent Facilities - All practices are well-equipped with the latest technology. Two are RCVS accredited, and the third-a 24-hour practice-is undergoing an exciting expansion, soon to feature an additional theatre, new consult room, and a CT suite.

Why Oxford?

Oxford is a vibrant and historic city, world-renowned for its beautiful architecture, green spaces, and of course the University of Oxford. The city offers the perfect balance of culture, leisure, and convenience - from museums, theatres, and restaurants to excellent schools and transport links. With the Cotswolds nearby and London just under an hour by train, Oxford is a fantastic base for both work and lifestyle.

What to Expect

• A structured rota planned in advance, ensuring a balance of organisation and variety.
• A full-time role working 4 days per week, plus 1 in 6 weekends.
• Part-time opportunities available.

About You

• Passionate about delivering high-quality small animal care.
• Comfortable working both in a team environment and as sole charge.
• Experienced and confident in routine surgeries.
• RCVS registered (or eligible to register).
• A positive, proactive approach with a drive to learn and develop.

The Package:

• Excellent salary up to £55,000 (FTE).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health cash plan (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional 'Day for You', a paid day's leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days' paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Staff Discount.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
• £5,000 car allowance for the trial, and if the trial converts into a perm role, and you do over 10,000 business miles, they would offer this role a car if a car is required instead of an allowance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.