Veterinary Surgeon - Oxfordshire

purovets; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CP

Funded certificates and internal CPD

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance at 3 x salary

5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Relocation support and visa Spons

Job summary

Purovets is pleased to present a Veterinary Surgeon role in West Oxfordshire offering clinical freedom, development and a strong work-life balance. You will join a 3.5-vet practice with autonomy to develop your interests across surgery, medicine or orthopaedics.

The position features a four‑day week (40 hours), with only 1 in 6 weekends, generous CPD support including £1,500 CPD allowance and paid CPD leave, and opportunities for certificates and career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with small animal practice experience.
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care.
• Team player who works collaboratively and values autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Develop own clinical interests in surgery, medicine or orthopaedics.
• Provide high standards of patient and client care.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver first‑opinion care.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Team player

Orthopaedics interest

Education

MRCVS

Small animal practice experience

Tools

Ultrasound

ECG

Dental facilities

In-house laboratory

Laparoscopic equipment

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – West Oxfordshire

Up to £50,000 | 4-day week | 1 in 6 weekends | Excellent CPD & career development

A role where clinical freedom, development and work-life balance come first.

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an established 3.5-vet practice in West Oxfordshire.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a genuinely supportive team where they can enjoy clinical autonomy, develop their interests and build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Why this role stands out

• Up to £50,000 salary


• 40 hours across just 4 days


• Only 1 in 6 weekends


• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave


• Funded certificates and excellent clinical development


• High level of clinical freedom and autonomy


• Support from an experienced Partner with a keen interest in orthopaedics

The Opportunity

The practice has a loyal and well-established client base and offers a varied caseload across consultations and surgery. There is plenty of scope for the successful Veterinary Surgeon to develop their own clinical interests, whether that is surgery, medicine or a particular area they are passionate about.

The friendly team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, support and high standards of patient care. The practice is also well equipped with ultrasound, ECG, dental facilities, an in-house laboratory and laparoscopic equipment, giving the team the tools to provide excellent first-opinion care.

The weekend commitment is 1 in 6 weekends, based at the practice's sister 24-hour hospital, helping to provide a manageable and sustainable rota.

About the Veterinary Surgeon

The ideal candidate will be a qualified MRCVS with small animal practice experience and a passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care.

They will be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively while also appreciating the opportunity to work with clinical independence and autonomy. Veterinary Surgeons with an interest in surgery, medicine or orthopaedics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Development & Benefits

The practice is committed to investing in its people, offering:

• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave


• Funded certificates and internal career pathways


• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospital support


• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan


• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support


• Life Assurance at 3 x salary


• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service


• Additional paid Day for You


• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid


• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available


• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service


• Cycle to Work scheme and staff discounts

Ready for a better-balanced Veterinary Surgeon role?

For a Veterinary Surgeon looking for great clinical support, genuine autonomy, career development and a 4-day working week, this West Oxfordshire opportunity offers an excellent combination of professional and personal benefits.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.