Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Region: West Midlands

County: Worcestershire

Profession: Veterinary Surgeon

Category: Small Animal

Position: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Ongoing

Accommodation: No

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - Redditch, Worcestershire

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE No OOH Excellent Work-Life Balance

About the Practice

You'll be joining a fantastic, close-knit team consisting of:

• 4 FTE Veterinary Surgeons
• 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 4 Receptionists
• 1 Practice Manager

The practice prides itself on creating a psychologically safe and collaborative environment where vets are encouraged to work up their own cases while having the support of experienced colleagues whenever needed. You'll also benefit from being part of a wider local veterinary community, providing additional opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

The Role

Permanent position

30-37 hours per week

4 day working week

1 in 4 Saturdays (9am-2pm)

No out of hours

No bank holiday working

Responsibilities

• Delivering a mix of consultations and surgical procedures
• Managing and developing your own cases
• Occasional sole charge shifts
• Supporting and mentoring veterinary students during placements
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient welfare

About You

• Experienced and confident in first opinion small animal practice
• Comfortable with a mix of consultations, surgery and occasional sole charge
• Friendly, approachable and team oriented
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care
• RCVS registered (or eligible to register)

Training & Development

The practice is fully committed to helping its team develop and progress.

You'll benefit from:

• Funded and encouraged CPD
• Support towards certificates and further qualifications
• Mentoring opportunities with visiting peripatetic surgeons
• A culture that actively promotes learning and professional growth

Location

Located in Redditch, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and easy access to local amenities. Birmingham is just 15 miles away, offering a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as an international airport for those who enjoy travelling.

For those who prefer the outdoors, beautiful Worcestershire countryside is right on the doorstep, providing the perfect balance between urban convenience and green open spaces.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £75,000 FTE (dependent on experience)

• 6.6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Shield cash plan, including contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• RCVS membership paid
• Two additional professional memberships paid
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks employee discount platform, including shopping, travel and entertainment savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Colleague engagement initiatives
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Relocation support available, subject to discussion as part of the offer

If you're looking for a supportive practice where you can enjoy clinical freedom, a varied caseload and an excellent work life balance, we'd love to hear from you.