Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday (increasing to 33)

RCVS/BVA/BSAVA/VDS memberships

CPD allowance and paid CPD time

Certificate funding

Life assurance 4x salary

Contributory pension

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Free car parking

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in the Birmingham area for a well-established practice. You will join a friendly and supportive team focused on high-quality patient care.

The role offers 20-minute consultations, no OOH or Sundays, and opportunities for CPD funding and certificates. A competitive salary is provided with development potential and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in general small animal practice.
• Confident with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Good general surgical and medical skills.
• Comfortable carrying out routine surgery.
• Comfortable with occasional sole-charge work.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Keen to develop clinical interests and continue professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine medical and surgical cases.
• Provide thorough clinical assessments, client communication and documentation.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

RCVS registered

General small animal practice

Routine medical & surgical cases

Surgical skills

Routine surgery

Sole-charge capability

Communication skills

Development & CPD interest

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Birmingham Area

Are you looking to join a well-established small animal practice where staff turnover is low and you'll be surrounded by an experienced, supportive team?

We are recruiting on behalf of a Practice Standards Scheme accredited and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice in the Birmingham area, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and collaborative team.

The practice has been established for around 10 years and has built a loyal client and patient base. You'll be joining a team that places a strong emphasis on support, development and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced GP Vet who enjoys all aspects of first-opinion small animal practice and is comfortable with occasional sole-charge work.

You'll be supported to develop your clinical interests, with CPD and certificate funding available, while working within a team that values collaboration and high standards of patient care.

The practice offers 20-minute consultations as standard, allowing sufficient time for thorough clinical assessments, client communication, reporting and administration.

Working Pattern

• Ideally 5 days per week, working 8.5-hour shifts
• One weekday off each week to accommodate the Saturday rota
• Rotating shifts of approximately 8:30am-5:00pm and 11:30am-8:00pm (1 in 3 Saturdays, 9:00am-6:00pm)
• Share of Bank Holiday cover
• No Sundays
• No OOH or on-call
• Full-time preferred, but part-time hours can be considered
• Flexible approach to working patterns for the right candidate

The Team

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeons
• 4 RVNs
• SVN
• Practice administration and client care support
• Experienced colleagues who are committed to providing high standards of patient care

The team has a collaborative approach and works closely together to ensure vets have the support and resources they need.

Practice Facilities

The practice is Practice Standards Scheme accredited and an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice, with a strong focus on providing high-quality clinical care.

• 20-minute standard consultations
• Well-established loyal client and patient base
• Cat Friendly practice environment
• Supportive nursing team
• Opportunities for clinical development and certificate training
• Free onsite car parking

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experienced in general small animal practice
• Confident with routine medical and surgical cases
• Good general surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable carrying out routine surgery
• Comfortable with occasional sole-charge work
• Strong communication skills with both clients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of an experienced team
• Keen to develop clinical interests and continue professional development

Package and Benefits

Salary of £45,000 - £65,000 DOE, based on full-time hours

• 28 days' paid holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years' service
• Paid RCVS, BVA, BSAVA and VDS memberships
• Dedicated CPD allowance and paid CPD time
• Certificate funding and support
• Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee rewards and discounts platform
• Discounts on a range of retail, leisure and pet-related services
• Free car parking

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who wants to join a stable, supportive and well-established team while maintaining a good work-life balance.

With 20-minute consultations, no OOH or Sunday work, strong nursing support and genuine investment in CPD and certificate development, the role offers an environment where you can focus on delivering excellent clinical care while continuing to develop professionally.

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be valued as part of an experienced team and given the support to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.