FTC Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Health plan

RCVS paid membership

Two memberships funded

Cycle to Work

Annual pay reviews

Company sick pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Wood Veterinary Group Quedgeley Practice in Gloucester is recruiting a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract to join a recently redeveloped hospital and emergency services clinic.

You will work in a large hospital environment with a 20-vet team, 4 operating theatres, a CT scanner, and on-site OOH support. Flexible options and open to all experience levels are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion small animal care in a large hospital setting.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team and patient care pathways.
• Support ongoing professional development and training within the hospital.

Skills

Team player

First-opinion care

Job description

Wood Veterinary Group Quedgeley Practice

Small Animal

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

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.

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities