Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice in Wolverhampton as a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a team dedicated to animal welfare. You will enjoy a flexible schedule, including part-time options, and the chance to manage a diverse caseload. With a focus on work-life balance and professional development, you will have access to generous CPD funding and various employee benefits. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate vets looking to make a difference in the lives of their patients and clients.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Paid birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

CPD allowance

Discounts and cashback options

Qualifications

• Passionate about animal care with good surgical and medical skills.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals.
• Manage cases independently with clinical freedom.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Medical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasonography

ECG

In-house Laboratory Equipment

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02.05.2025

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Job Description:

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Willenhall

Type: Small animal

Practice Type: Part of a group

Facilities: The practice offers a spacious, light, and airy environment with a surgical theatre, prep room, digital x-ray, dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, ultrasonography (including Doppler), endoscopy, ECG, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory (microscopy, haematology, biochemistry, Idexx Catalyst). It is ISFM cat-friendly and RCVS accreditation is in progress. The team includes registered veterinary nurses with certificates in ECC, anaesthesia, Feline Nursing, and behaviour.

Team: The group has several vets at various career stages, fostering a collaborative environment where experience and knowledge are shared. They perform orthopaedic procedures like TTA and TPLO, and have specialists or trainees in exotics, ECC, imaging, medicine, ophthalmology, and visiting cardiologists using echocardiography and ECG.

Role: We seek passionate vets who care about patients and clients, eager to join a supportive team of vets, nurses, and staff. Some sole charge days are expected, requiring good surgical and medical skills. Support is available from nearby branches, and you will have the clinical freedom to manage cases fully, with a varied caseload.

• Structured days ensuring consults and operations.

Hours: The role offers flexibility, including part-time options. Typically, it involves a four-day week, shifts between 9 am and 6:30 pm, and Saturday rota from 9 am to 5 pm. No out-of-hours work is required.

• Work-life balance is prioritized, with discussions encouraged to tailor working patterns.

Support: Opportunities for skill development, certification support, and funding are available.

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.

Benefits include: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including Bank Holidays), paid birthday leave, private medical insurance, family-friendly policies, Cycle to Work scheme, employee wellbeing initiatives, and support for non-accidental injuries.

Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata, certificate support, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, and a £1000 annual Care Fund for vets. Additional programs include Infection Prevention, Quality Improvement, BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees.

Additional benefits: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback options.