Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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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