FTC Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

VetPartners Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS membership paid

Professional memberships funded

Health Shield healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Annual salary reviews

Funded further qualifications

VetPartners learning/networking/groups

Job summary

Wood Veterinary Group in Gloucester runs a large Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic with a 20-vet team and modern facilities after refurbishment.

We are recruiting Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons for a 12-month fixed-term role; 40-hour weeks, no out-of-hours requirement, and opportunities to develop within a busy hospital with 4 operating theatres, an imaging suite, CT scanner, and on-site OOH team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and collaborative team player.
• Passionate about delivering excellent first-opinion care.
• Interest in developing within a busy referral-style hospital setting.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

First-opinion care

Professional development

Job description

12 month Fixed Term - Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

The Opportunity

Wood Veterinary Group is recruiting Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join its recently redeveloped RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in Gloucester. Following completion of a major hospital refurbishment in November 2024, the practice offers modern facilities, advanced diagnostics, and the support of a large multidisciplinary veterinary team.

Key Highlights

• Large Small Animal Hospital with 20-vet team
• Newly refurbished hospital with:
  • 4 operating theatres
  • Dedicated dental suite
  • Imaging suite
  • New CT scanner
  • In-house laboratory with dedicated technicians
• Support from certificate holders and vets with varied clinical interests
• Dedicated on-site OOH team providing 24-hour patient care
• Excellent progression opportunities within a hospital environment
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Full-time and part-time applications welcomed
• Open to all experience levels
• Flexible working options considered
• Primarily based at the main hospital, with potential branch consulting
• Time off in lieu provided
• No out-of-hours requirement

About you

• Enthusiastic and collaborative team player
• Passionate about delivering excellent first-opinion care
• Interested in developing within a busy referral-style hospital setting
• 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
• RCVS membership paid
• Two additional professional memberships funded
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Health Shield healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance
• Optional private medical insurance
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Funded further qualifications
• Access to VetPartners learning, networking, and special interest groups

Location

Quedgeley, Gloucester, with excellent motorway access and close proximity to the Cotswolds.

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.