Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate funding and CPD

Flexible working options

No out‑of‑hours commitments

RCVS and VDS memberships

Contributory pension

Staff discount

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon for a well‑established small animal practice in Tamworth. You will provide high‑quality first‑opinion care, develop your surgical skills within a supportive, stable team, with a clear path toward Lead Veterinary Surgeon.

The role offers a four‑day week, 40 hours, with 1 in 3 Saturdays and no Sundays. Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience, plus certificate funding and CPD support, and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK.
• RCVS registration (or eligibility).
• Experience within small animal practice.
• Good medical and surgical skills with an interest in further surgical development.
• Comfortable with occasional sole charge.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proactive team player with a passion for delivering high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality first‑opinion veterinary care
• Manage a varied caseload of consultations, diagnostics and surgery
• Develop surgical skills with regular operating opportunities
• Work collaboratively with an experienced clinical and nursing team
• Provide excellent client communication and continuity of care
• Undertake occasional sole charge responsibilities where required
• Contribute to the ongoing clinical development of the practice

Skills

BVSc or equivalent qualification

RCVS registration

Small animal practice experience

Surgical development interest

Excellent communication

Education

BVSc or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well‑established small animal practice in the Tamworth area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced vet looking to develop their surgical skills within a supportive and stable team, with genuine opportunities for career progression into a Lead Veterinary Surgeon position.

Having recently undergone a significant refurbishment, the practice offers modern facilities, a varied caseload, and a loyal, growing client base. You'll be joining an experienced team, with several members having been with the practice for over 20 years, creating a welcoming and collaborative working environment.

Benefits Overview

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Genuine progression opportunity into a Lead Veterinary Surgeon role
• Recently refurbished, modern practice
• Excellent surgical caseload with support for surgical development
• Certificate funding and CPD actively encouraged
• Flexible working options with part‑time applications considered
• No out‑of‑hours commitments
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Contributory pension scheme
• Staff discount and additional employee benefits

Key Duties

• Deliver high‑quality first‑opinion veterinary care
• Manage a varied caseload of consultations, diagnostics and surgery
• Develop surgical skills with regular operating opportunities
• Work collaboratively with an experienced clinical and nursing team
• Provide excellent client communication and continuity of care
• Undertake occasional sole charge responsibilities where required
• Contribute to the ongoing clinical development of the practice

Working Pattern

• Full‑time position (40 hours per week)
• Four‑day working week
• 1 in 3 Saturdays
• Part‑time applications considered
• No Sundays
• No out‑of‑hours commitments

Practice Facilities

• Recently refurbished, purpose‑built small animal practice
• Modern diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, digital radiography and dental radiography
• Varied and busy first‑opinion caseload with excellent surgical exposure
• Team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, receptionists and dedicated practice management
• Long‑standing, stable team with several members having over 20 years' service
• Strong local reputation and growing client base

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
• RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Experience within small animal practice
• Good medical and surgical skills with an interest in further surgical development
• Comfortable with occasional sole charge
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proactive team player with a passion for delivering high clinical standards

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, long‑established practice that genuinely invests in both its facilities and its people. With a supportive team, an excellent surgical caseload, and a clear pathway towards clinical leadership, the role offers the perfect environment for an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in their career.

Located in the Tamworth area, the practice offers excellent commuter links to the surrounding Midlands while providing a positive working culture, modern facilities, and an outstanding work‑life balance through a four‑day week and no out‑of‑hours commitments.