Veterinary Surgeon - Flexible Hours & Welcome Bonus

British Veterinary Association; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Banbury seeks a confident Veterinary Surgeon. Responsibilities include managing routine health checks, performing surgeries, and working flexible hours. The position offers a salary up to £60,000, a £5,000 welcome bonus, and additional benefits such as healthcare and career progression. Join a supportive team and contribute to a rewarding environment.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare coverage

Career progression opportunities

Lifestyle discounts

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced in veterinary surgery.
• Good communicator with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to support the team and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine health checks and complex medical cases.
• Perform orthopaedic surgeries on various pets.
• Work flexible hours, including weekend shifts.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Client communication

Team collaboration

Animal care

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Flexible Hours. £5,000 welcome bonus. Growth & development

There are many reasons to join our growing practice in Banbury, including a supportive team, excellent facilities, an attractive location, and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer flexible hours and rota options, providing a work-life balance that allows you to enjoy your work and personal life.

Rewarding environment

Our Banbury practice is equipped to a high standard with 3 consult rooms, an in-house laboratory, digital CR radiography, ultrasound, and a surgical theatre with diathermy, capnography, and multi-parameter monitoring. Piped anaesthetic gases are available throughout the surgery.

Varied caseload

You will care for pets including dogs, cats, reptiles, and raptors, handling routine health checks, complex medical cases, and orthopaedic surgeries. Over 30% of our clients are insured, mostly on health plans.

Supportive colleagues

You will be supported by an experienced Practice Manager, a dedicated nursing team, colleagues from Pets at Home, and the Vets4Pets support office.

Flexibility

We offer full or part-time roles, ideally a minimum of 25 hours per week, including 1 in 3 weekends. We welcome discussions about different working arrangements to find the best fit for you.

Growth and development

We seek a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon. Opportunities include training, CPD funding, and potential practice ownership through our Joint Venture Partnership model.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a £5,000 welcome bonus. Benefits include pension, healthcare, paid memberships, career progression, lifestyle discounts, and relocation support, including visa sponsorship if needed.

Location

A relocation package is available. Banbury offers easy access to Oxford, Birmingham, London, and the Cotswolds. For a virtual tour, follow this link.

For a confidential chat, contact Jack at [e-mail].

Location: OX16 1LX

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Be yourself and bring your unique contribution.