Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant, supportive team at a leading veterinary practice in Cambridge, offering a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a positive work culture. Enjoy a diverse caseload while benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities and work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree required.
• Experience in consulting and surgical procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine consultations and surgical procedures.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care to a variety of species.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure patient wellbeing.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Salary up to £75,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and up to £5,000 welcome bonus

Are you looking for a fulfilling veterinary role within a genuinely supportive and experienced team? At Cambridge Veterinary Group, we're excited to welcome a new colleague to our well-established and welcoming practice in the heart of this vibrant and historic city. Whether you're looking to develop your clinical skills or simply want to be part of a collaborative and caring team, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

A Modern Practice with a Personal Touch

We are a medium-sized, single-site small animal practice committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care to a loyal and varied client base. Our facilities are modern and thoughtfully designed to support both patient wellbeing and team efficiency. We have three spacious consulting rooms, a dedicated prep area, separate cat and dog wards, an isolation unit, a fully equipped theatre, and a dedicated imaging room. The practice is equipped with a wide range of diagnostic and treatment tools, including main beam and dental X-ray, flexible and rigid endoscopes, a video otoscope and VetPump, ultrasound, cryopen, K-laser, a Doppler blood pressure monitor, multiparameter monitor, and a fully equipped internal laboratory. We also have a dedicated puppy paddock and school to support early socialisation and training.

A Varied Caseload and Supportive Team

Our caseload includes cats, dogs, and a wide range of exotic species, offering great variety in your clinical day. The role involves a mix of consulting and surgery, with just over half of your time spent working directly with clients and their pets. Surgical work typically involves routine procedures and staged dentistry, while we also manage medicine and surgical cases to a high standard in-house. When needed, we are well supported by local referral centres for more complex or orthopaedic cases.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of seven vets, eight RVNs, and nine support staff. Among us are certificate holders in Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, Small Animal Medicine, and Cert AVP. Our nursing team is integral to the practice and plays a leading role in patient care, running a variety of clinics covering everything from vaccinations and preventative healthcare to nutrition, senior pet support, and wellness checks.

A Culture of Collaboration and Growth

We're proud of the positive and inclusive culture we've built. Clinical meetings, case discussions, and M&M reviews are part of our routine and help maintain high standards while supporting professional growth. We're also fortunate to have a visiting professor of ophthalmology who works closely with our team, providing additional learning opportunities and expert mentorship.

Our achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of the whole team. We are RCVS accredited as a Small Animal General Practice, hold Chicken Vet accreditation, have Bronze status as an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, and are recognised as a Silver RWAF Rabbit-Friendly Practice. We've also been named one of the Top 3 Vets in Cambridge by Three Best Rated for three consecutive years-2022, 2023, and 2024.

Rooted in the Community

We are passionate about giving back and work closely with local animal welfare organisations including Cats Protection and the RSPCA, supporting pets and their owners across the wider community.

Fix or flex - work life balance that works for you

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

This is a full-time position of four 10-hours days, a mixture of consults and surgery, with a share in the weekend rota of Saturday morning consultations and responsibility for any inpatient care over the weekend. An hour's lunch break is scheduled along with consults finishing 30 minutes before the end of the day. Out-of-hours care is provided by a local centre, there is no on-call.

Discover Life in Cambridge

Cambridge is a vibrant and historic city, famous for its world-class university, stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage. The city offers a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, with charming cobbled streets, scenic green spaces, and the tranquil River Cam. From punting along the river to exploring museums, lively markets, and an exciting food and arts scene, Cambridge provides an outstanding quality of life.

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 colleague wellbeing

Development

£1250 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice