Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience)

Location: Staffordshire

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity – Small Animal Practice

A skilled and compassionate veterinary surgeon is sought for a dynamic and supportive workplace. This role offers the chance to join a friendly and experienced team where every day brings variety and new challenges.

About the Role
The position provides a diverse and engaging workload, including:

• Assisting in surgical procedures
• Providing expert care and advice during consultations
• Performing diagnostics and routine treatments

This is a full-time role, typically 40 hours per week over four days, with a 1 in 3 Saturday rota. There are no Sunday shifts or out-of-hours work, ensuring a balanced approach to professional and personal commitments.

Why Join the Team?
The practice prioritises work-life balance and offers flexibility to support individual needs. Adjustments to hours or tailored schedules can be arranged to help achieve an ideal balance.

Benefits Include:

• Work-Life Balance:
  • 6.6 weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Additional holiday allowance for birthdays
• Wellbeing Support:
  • Private medical insurance
  • 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Professional Development:
  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours of paid CPD leave
  • Certificate support and ongoing learning opportunities
  • Access to an extensive veterinary knowledge library
  • Research funding opportunities
• Memberships & Cover:
  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
• Additional Perks:
  • Company pension contributions
  • Eligibility for the Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
  • Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
  • Reduced treatment costs for personal pets

What Makes This Role Unique?
The practice fosters a supportive, experienced, and collaborative environment with modern facilities, including a fully equipped lab, X-ray, surgical theatre, and dental suite.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinary surgeon seeking variety, flexibility, and professional growth in a role that emphasises work-life balance.

How to Apply
This is a rewarding position with excellent benefits and the chance to make a real difference. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact us today | info@gvcvets.com | +44 330 1135 222

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and emplacement agency. We have the largest selection of opportunities from our global marketplace and take on new and exclusive first opinion and specialist roles, worldwide on a daily basis. Should you be interested in a more detailed conversation in how we can support you, please get in touch with our team of veterinary careers advisors today.