Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

Park Issa Veterinary Hospital in Oswestry is seeking a senior small animal veterinary surgeon to join our busy GP practice. This leadership role offers an opportunity to inspire clinical excellence, promote outstanding client care and maintain high standards of patient welfare within a supportive team.

You’ll work 40 hours weekly, with flexible hours and occasional Saturday shifts. We offer leadership development, CPD, and a collaborative culture committed to staff well-being and career growth.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility) required.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues; ability to mentor and lead a team.
• Proactive learner open to feedback and professional development.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work both independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues and students.
• Act as a senior member of the clinical team, inspiring excellence and supporting others.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical excellence

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree and RCVS registration

Job description

Park Issa Veterinary Hospital, Oswestry, Oswestry, North West

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

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.

Park Issa our well established practice is based in Oswestry; Shropshire near the Welsh border and we also have a branch practice 20 minutes away near Wrexham.

We pride ourselves on our committed client and patient care, we aim to give the best service possible. We have two operating theatres, an imaging suite with modern ultrasound and x-ray machines and a dental procedures room with dental x-ray.

We have a broad caseload of medical and surgical cases and do our own basic orthopaedics including lateral suture and MMP cruciate repair and patella luxation. We have a large garden behind the practice often used to spend sunny lunch breaks or exercising inpatients.

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.

We are looking for a senior small animal vet to join our fabulous team at Park Issa! This is an exciting leadership opportunity in a busy GP practice, a chance to inspire clinical excellence, promote great client care and high standards of patient care. You will be working alongside an experienced team including Clinical Director, Practice Manager and 2 Head Nurses.

This is a full time position 40 hours a week between 8:30am-6:30pm. There is flexibility with hours/days and we can accommodate anything from 30-40 hours over 3, 4 or 5 days so please feel free to discuss what works for you.

One in 8 weekends (Saturday shift 8:30am-4:30pm). We use VetsNow for our OOH.

The salary is up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Park Issa is a memorable practice because of the wonderful team who works here. Made up of 1 small animal clinical director and 6 vets working a mix of hours, we have certificate holders in small animal medicine and surgery. Our team are willing to support you clinically and personally, and we value well-being and work-life balance, making it important to us to find the right people for the job and retain our staff. We have regular meetings to discuss cases, and someone is always around to give advice and support.

What our vets think

"I have worked at Park Issa since qualifying in 2018, we are so lucky to have wonderful facilities and a brilliant team of vets, nurses and support staff. We love to bounce ideas and have case discussions and everyone is always super supportive. I've been encouraged to learn and progress though doing my surgery certificate and a good range of CPD. Working at Park Issa is like being part of a big family" Rachel Broadbent Veterinary Surgeon

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

Our ideal candidate is an experienced vet with or without leadership experience, who is striving for great clinical standards, champions innovation and a great mentor/leader. You will have animal care at the heart of everything you do and enthusiasm for providing a high-quality service.

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You'll bring:

• 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

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

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.

Park Issa Veterinary Hospital, Oswestry

Salop Rd, Oswestry, SY11 2RL, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.