Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Alma Veterinary Hospital; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Windsor is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. The role involves a mix of consultations and surgeries, with a supportive team to aid your professional development. Competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE and additional benefits such as a relocation allowance, welcome bonus and CPD funding. The practice values work-life balance and offers 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Functionality-focused work-life balance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Discounted veterinary treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with appropriate credentials.
• Experience with surgical procedures preferred.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and surgical procedures.
• Provide excellent patient care and client communication.
• Support and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Surgical skills

Consultation skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Orthopaedic equipment

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, up to £5,000 relocation allowance and up to £5,000 welcome bonus

Alma Vets is a long-established and much-loved practice in the heart of Windsor, and we’re looking for a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. With a loyal client base and a reputation built on generations of trusted care, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a practice where high clinical standards and teamwork go hand in hand.

Your Role at Alma Vets

You’ll enjoy a well-balanced caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery, with a slight bias towards surgery. Thanks to our long-standing and loyal clients, the work is rewarding and varied. Our surgeries range from routine procedures such as lap spays and lump removals through to advanced cases including TECA, TTA, patella surgery, splenectomy, skin flaps, and ECC when needed.

To help you deliver your best, we provide all the tools you’d expect in a progressive practice, full lab facilities, dental and DR X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy (flexible and rigid), laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, TONO pen, orthopaedic equipment, a BOAS table, and we’re currently trialling innovative new laser technology.

A Supportive and Skilled Team

You’ll be joining a team of seven vets, including one who has been with us for over 40 years, eight RVNs, and ten support staff including our practice manager. Our RVNs run their own consults and are fully involved in patient care, offering excellent support in all areas including surgery.

Professional development is at the heart of Alma Vets. Our team includes certificate holders in surgery, ultrasound, and feline medicine, with two more currently studying towards certificates in dentistry and medicine. As a training practice, we’re proud to support SVN development and provide GDP advisors for new graduates. If you’re working towards a certificate, or are interested in pursuing one, we’ll support you every step of the way. A surgical certificate (or an interest in working towards one) would be especially welcome.

Find Your Balance

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week across four days, with 1:3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-1pm) and on-call duties limited to inpatient care just one night per week. We’re committed to ensuring a rota that balances professional fulfilment with time for life outside of work.

Life in Windsor

Windsor is a truly special place to live and work, offering the perfect blend of history, culture, and countryside. Famous for its iconic castle and royal connections, the town is full of charm with cobbled streets, riverside walks, and a buzzing café and restaurant scene. The beautiful Windsor Great Park and nearby Thames provide endless opportunities for outdoor activities, while excellent transport links make it easy to reach London in under an hour. Whether you enjoy shopping, theatre, heritage, or the great outdoors, Windsor has something for everyone.

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
• 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, RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
• Supporting a greener commute with Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility required)
• Voluntary benefits options to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary up to £65,000 DOE