Position Overview
Veterinary Surgeon needed for award‑winning practice in Biddulph, Staffordshire. Working hours: 20‑40 hours per week over 2 to 5 days, no out‑of‑hours (OOH) duties, 1 Saturday in 3 or 6 (8am‑1pm). Salary range: £40,000‑£65,000 (based on 40‑hour FTE) plus up to £5,000 welcome bonus.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical care, including general medicine, surgery, imaging and consultant services. Manage appointments scheduled for 20 minutes standard, 40 minutes for euthanasia/complex cases. Participate in same‑day and emergency slots, follow up on cases, report results, and maintain accurate notes.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum: qualified veterinary surgeon. Experience of any level is valued; new graduates accepted. Prefer candidates with special skills, certificates, or preferences for surgery/imaging.
Working Conditions
Flexible shift patterns (full days, short days, split shifts, early or late). No night checks, Sundays or bank holidays required. Saturday mornings on a rotational basis with reception staff. Supports work‑life balance with pro‑rated annual leave (6.6 weeks + birthday holiday), private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, and family‑friendly policies.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with salary band £40,000‑£65,000 + welcome bonus up to £5,000
- 6.6 weeks annual leave pro‑rated, extra holiday for birthday
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
- £1,250 CPD allowance and 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rated
- Certificate support and access to Vetlexicon
- All vets receive £1,250 per annum Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
- BVA membership provided, VDS cover, RCVS fees
- Company pension scheme with employer contribution
- Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (eligible)
- Voluntary benefits, discounts/cashback, discounted treatment for own pets at IVC Evidensia practice
Professional Memberships
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
We are a BAME, LGBTQ+ inclusive and Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from diverse and minority groups and are committed to reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.
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