Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Tamworth is seeking a Clinical Director to lead their team. The ideal candidate will have a veterinary degree and strong leadership skills, with a focus on client care and team development. Flexible working hours are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The practice offers competitive benefits including a relocation support and wellness programs.

Benefits

Relocation support up to £5,000

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1,250

BVA membership

Qualifications

• Must have a valid veterinary degree and be registered.
• Experience in managing a veterinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the veterinary team effectively.
• Ensure high standards of care and support for clients.
• Implement training and development for nursing team.

Skills

Management skills

Strong communication

Client relationship management

Clinical knowledge

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Our practice handles a wide range of cases, mostly involving dogs and cats, with the occasional small furry. We enjoy welcoming new pets, focusing on building strong relationships with both the pet and their owner. We create positive and happy experiences while providing essential medical care. For more complex medical conditions and surgical cases, we offer thoughtful and compassionate options, ensuring every client feels informed and supported. Our goal is to provide excellent care, promoting the health and well‑being of all the animals we treat.

We’re offering relocation support of up to £5 000, along with a welcome bonus of up to £5 000 (pro rata).

Clinical Director Opportunity

We have had a new, friendly, experienced, and driven Clinical Director join to lead the team. Under the new leadership, the Clinical Director would like to increase our utilisation of our wonderful nursing team, supporting them to perform Schedule 3 procedures. Since joining the team, she has said to have found the staff to be welcoming, relaxed, a joy to work with. The team act in the best interests of their clients and patients at heart and have received a wealth of positive feedback from the clients to demonstrate this.

Work-Life Balance

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to manage their work schedules in a way that suits their individual needs, whether it's to accommodate family commitments, pursue personal interests, or simply maintain a busy and fulfilling lifestyle. Join our team, and experience the freedom and flexibility to thrive both professionally and personally. We are open to receiving applications from those looking for full‑time hours, part‑time or even a fixed working schedule. There are no out‑of‑hours or bank holiday requirements for this role. A typical full‑time role would involve working 40 hours per week over 5 days, with an optional Saturday rota (09:00‑11:00).

About St Mary's Veterinary Surgery

Our practice is brimming with potential for growth and innovation. We boast an experienced and enthusiastic nursing team eager to advance their skills and knowledge. With an established and loyal client base, the possibilities for development are endless. Our clients are receptive to modern approaches and keen to explore new treatments and services tailored to their pets’ needs. We are proud to be part of our local community and want to increase our online presence to support our clients further with education. The practice has collaboration at its heart, and working with a strong clinical team allows us to think about how best we can improve our patients’ lives and provide the best options for our clients. We are committed to excellence and are currently investing in state‑of‑the‑art equipment and practice improvements to ensure we provide the highest standard of care to our patients. We have a new dental machine, brand‑new multiparameter, and a newly refurbished staff area. Our team is made up of a Clinical Director, 4 Nurses and a Practice Manager.

Here's What the Team Have to Say

“I have been at St Mary's Vets for 7 years, gaining my RVN qualification at the end of 2019. Throughout this time I have found the team to be friendly, relaxed and always up for a laugh, whilst keeping a high level of professionalism. I always feel like a valued member of the team and love how everyone shares the same mentality of the importance of a work/life balance. We are always looking to make improvements and am looking forward to seeing how we develop in the future!” — Emma Brooks, RVN

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 the following:

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