Veterinary Surgeon

Overview A long‑established, proudly independent small animal practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys both consulting and surgery, thrives in a high‑caseload environment, and wants genuine scope for progression, including senior responsibilities and future equity options as the practice grows. Salary: up to £80,000 DOE Location: Near Redditch Role Full‑time: 4 days per week (longer days, circa 12 hours) Weekend rota: 1 in 5 full weekends, plus 1 in 5 Saturday mornings only After‑hours: External provider handles after‑hours; in‑hours on‑call to 18:00 at weekends with nurse support 15‑minute consults as standard with protected same‑day access for urgent cases High surgical throughput across multiple theatres, including a clean orthopaedic theatre Senior track available: clinical leadership, mentoring junior vets, and driving service development during planned expansion Balanced caseload: consults, routine and non‑routine surgery, imaging, and case work‑ups Candidate Requirements Experienced and autonomous small animal vet able to 'hit the ground running' in a busy setting Confident with general practice; surgical bias welcomed; imaging/ultrasound confidence beneficial (not essential) Calm, pragmatic communicator who enjoys collaborating across a mixed‑experience team Comfortable supporting and mentoring newer colleagues Values the clinical freedom and culture of an independent practice Open to progression, including leadership responsibilities and potential future equity options Practice Overview Independently owned since the 1960s with a loyal, multi‑generation client base. The team consists of 5.5 FTE vets, including three highly experienced partners, and a strong RVN team with a Head Nurse and active training program. Facilities include multiple consult rooms, three theatres (main theatre with two tables plus a dedicated clean ortho theatre), dedicated dental and X‑ray areas. Equipment includes digital radiography, dental X‑ray, flexible and rigid endoscopy, modern ultrasound with abdominal and cardiac probes, multi‑parameter monitoring, and an operating microscope via visiting ophthalmologist. The caseload is a busy first‑opinion GP, orthopaedics in clean theatre, regular visiting ophthalmology. Workflow involves structured consulting blocks with surgery running concurrently; nurse consults interleaved for efficient throughput. Benefits Salary up to £80,000 DOE CPD open and flexible; certificate support considered (including potential buy‑out with an appropriate agreement) Senior development pathway with leadership opportunities Independent practice culture with genuine clinical freedom Exposure to varied caseload including exotics (birds, reptiles, small furries) Stable, supportive team with equitable rota and strong nursing support Application To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button and specify a convenient time for us to speak. We will contact you promptly to discuss the role further. If you prefer to talk before sending your CV, you may call us on the provided number. All contact is strictly confidential and we will not share your details without your consent. #J-18808-Ljbffr