Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Manor Vets, Shirley; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for their Shirley site, offering a balanced caseload between surgery and medicine. Candidates can opt for a consult-only role or receive a relocation allowance and a welcome bonus. The role emphasizes flexibility in hours and promotes a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a couple of years of UK clinical experience. The salary offered is up to £65,000 DOE, with additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Relocation allowance

Welcome bonus

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Minimum of a couple of years of UK clinical experience required.
• Experience in both surgery and medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join the Manor Vet team at Shirley site.
• Balance between surgery and medicine or consult-only role.

Skills

UK clinical experience

Surgical skills

Medicine skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the Manor Vet team at our recently refurbished Shirley site. This role offers a well-balanced caseload between surgery and medicine. We could also consider a consult‑only role for those that’d prefer this. We’re able to offer candidates a relocation allowance of up to £5000 for those that require it, as well as a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires. Ideally, we’re looking for a candidate that has at least a couple of years of UK clinical experience.

Work life balance that works for you

We are proud to say our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work‑life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance, whether you are looking for a full‑time or part‑time role we are sure we can find the right rota pattern for you. Typically, a full‑time role would involve working 40 hours per week (4 days per week), along with a shared Saturday morning rota, which sits at 4:12 with time back in lieu. There’s no out of hours or on‑call required with the role.

About us

Manor Vets comprises of six fully functioning practices. Across all of our sites, we have an excellent team of clinicians that's composed of 26 vets, 30 RVNs, as well as our staff of VCAs & SVNs. Our team boasts certificate holders in imaging, ophthalmology, surgery, cardiology, imaging and medicine. The Shirley site is well‑equipped with digital X‑ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and CT at our nearby Halesowen site.

"Here's what the team have to say"

"I started my career at Manor as a student vet nurse. The team welcomed me, were eager to show me the ropes and to get me involved with the wide and varied case load that we treat. Over the years I have been able to really utilise my nursing skills and broaden my knowledge within a supportive and caring environment. I have always been encouraged to improve and develop. Therefore, my role has changed over the years – SVN, RVN, senior inpatient nurse and now Nursing manager. I feel very lucky to be part of a team that really does aim to deliver the best care to our patients" – Amy, Nursing Manager.

Because our people matter

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

• £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. 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

Salary

Up to £65,000 (DOE)