Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Fivelands Veterinary Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fivelands Veterinary Centre is seeking a dedicated vet to join their team in Moseley, Birmingham. This role offers a dynamic mix of veterinary medicine and surgery with flexible working hours, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. The practice is well-equipped and committed to providing high standards of care with a strong focus on team support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Pension scheme with company contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Willingness to engage in continued professional development.
• Ability to work well in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a balanced caseload in medicine and surgery.
• Consult at branch practices as required.
• Participate in team initiatives for quality improvement.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Clinical Excellence

Job description

Here at Fivelands Veterinary Centre, we’re excited to be recruiting for a new vet to join our friendly and experienced team based in the vibrant village of Moseley, Birmingham. You’ll primarily be based at our main surgery in Moseley, with some consulting at one of our branch practices. The role offers a well-balanced caseload between medicine and surgery, tailored to your clinical interests where possible.

Shape Your Schedule: Flexibility that Works for You!

We understand that everyone has demands outside of their career, and we want to make it easy for you to find the right balance. Ideally, you’ll work 40 hours per week over 4½ days. There are no out-of-hours requirements, and Saturday shifts are shared on a 1 in 4 basis with time off in lieu.

More about us

Our group includes practices in Moseley, Yardley, and Hall Green. We’re an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice with a strong team ethos and a commitment to clinical excellence. Our facilities include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, flexible and rigid endoscopes, class IV laser, Idexx lab equipment, a new ultrasound machine, and more. We offer in-house specialist ultrasonography via Virtual Veterinary Specialists and follow the IVC Care Framework to ensure high standards of care. Our team comprises 9 vets (including specialists in cardiology, dentistry, and feline medicine), 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 VCAs, and a dedicated support team.

Because our people matter

We value our team as the key to our success. We invest in our staff, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays), plus birthday leave
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities, Care Fund, infection prevention programs, quality improvement initiatives
• Professional memberships: BVA, VDS, RCVS fees covered
• Colleague benefits: Pension scheme with company contribution, Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts

Salary up to £65,000 DOE.