Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Ivc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday (6.6 weeks) and bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership & VDS cover

Cycle to Work program

Retail discounts

Pet care discount

Job summary

Crossroads Veterinary Practice in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a three-site small animal team. You will share a varied caseload across High Wycombe and nearby branches, with strong clinical backing and opportunities to grow orthopaedics interests.

The role offers a full-time 40-hour schedule over four days, with 8–8:30am starts and 6–7pm finishes, weekends on a 3:7 rota, and no out-of-hours on-call as a Vets Now host practice.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to learning and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Manage a mixed caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries; perform routine and some surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with the wider team across three sites with occasional cross-site coverage.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and mentoring within the practice.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration eligible

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Accommodation available

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Crossroads Veterinary Practice is a thriving three-site small animal practice serving High Wycombe, Hazlemere and Watlington. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys variety, autonomy and strong clinical backing. Your time will be split mainly between High Wycombe and your nearest branch, with occasional cover across all sites. Branch work is sole charge, with a supportive wider team always just a phone call away.

High Wycombe is a vibrant market town offering countryside charm alongside excellent transport links to London, Oxford and the Chilterns. With great shops, restaurants, green spaces and scenic walks nearby, it’s an ideal location for those wanting balance, connectivity and quality of life.

About Us

• You’ll manage a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a slight consult bias. Surgical duties include routine procedures, a broad range of first-opinion work and occasional ECC cases. Vets with an interest or certificate in orthopaedics will find real scope to grow their caseload, while our in-house capabilities allow thorough case work-ups and excellent continuity of care.
• Access to digital and dental X-ray, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, IDEXX lab machines, TONO-Pen, EPOC, coagulation testing, and Vets Now equipment when needed, everything required to deliver high-quality clinical care.
• Our main High Wycombe site is a spacious, modern practice with separate cat and dog waiting areas, four consult rooms, a large dispensary, three prep areas, a theatre with two operating tables, ultrasound suite, IDEXX lab, office space for case work-ups, and excellent staff facilities including a wellbeing room and kitchen.
• Team of 8 vets, 7 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 PCAs, supported by an experienced reception, admin and management team. With certificate holders in Surgery and Veterinary Business Management, a strong mentoring culture and support for further qualifications, this is a collaborative and encouraging environment.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

This is a full-time 40-hour role over four days, with start times of 8–8:30am and finishes between 6–7pm. Part-time applications are welcome. Weekends are shared fairly on a 3:7 rota (pro-rata for part-time), and as a Vets Now host practice there is no OOH or on-call, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £75,000 a year
Up to £75,000 DOE