Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Croft Veterinary Centre, Brackley; Brackley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the UK is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. The role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, a relocation allowance, and excellent work-life balance with no Sundays or bank holidays required. Candidates will benefit from extensive CPD opportunities, private medical insurance, and wellbeing initiatives in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1,250

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with experience in small animal practice.
• Ability to perform consultations, diagnostics, and surgery.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of consultations and diagnostics.
• Conduct surgeries and provide post-operative care.
• Ensure a positive work-life balance with set hours.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

In-house laboratory

Dental x-ray

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000. The team at Croft Vets is looking for an experienced and dynamic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive practice.

Responsibilities

• Your duties will include the full spectrum of consultations, diagnostics, and surgery.
• Hours: 3 days per week (8:30am - 6:30pm), 28 hours per week.
• Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (half day).
• No Sundays, Bank Holidays, or OOH – ensuring a great work/life balance.

About us

We are a single-site small animal practice based on Banbury Road, Brackley, with easy access to the M40. Our practice is well-equipped with 4 consult rooms, spacious prep and operating areas, and a full range of facilities including:

• Laparoscopy
• Dental x-ray
• In-house laboratory
• 15-minute consults and dedicated operating days
• A thriving dentistry referral service

Our client base is made up of loyal, bonded owners, many of whom are insured and members of our Healthcare Plan.

The team

You’ll be joining a wonderful and experienced team of Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, and Support Staff, including certificate holders. We are passionate about providing excellent veterinary care while also supporting each other and maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace.

Why Croft Vets?

We understand that our people are fundamental to the success of our practice. That’s why we prioritise flexibility, support, and a healthy work/life balance.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive, supportive, and well-equipped practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance – 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

• Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• Development – £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• Professional Memberships – BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees

• Colleague Benefits – Company pension scheme with employer contribution by IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits to choose from a range of options
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Up to £65,000 DOE