Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Windsor is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal to join a supportive team. The role offers a varied caseload and opportunities for professional development. Competitive salary of up to £65,000, along with relocation and welcome bonuses, is available. Interested candidates should have a veterinary degree and a passion for animal care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal practice.
• Interest in surgery preferred.
• Motivated and passionate about veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a well-balanced caseload of consultations and surgeries.
• Provide high standards of care in line with practice ethos.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Surgical skills

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Dental X-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Employer: Alma Veterinary Hospital

Location: Windsor

Salary: Salary up to £65,000 DOE

Closing date: 8 Oct 2025

Category: Companion / Small animal

Sector: Practice

Role: Veterinary Surgeon

Job Details

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. Our surgeries range from routine procedures such as 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, including 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. 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 special place to live and work, offering history, culture and countryside. Famous for its castle and royal connections, the town has charm with cobbled streets, riverside walks, and a thriving café and restaurant scene. Windsor Great Park and the nearby Thames provide outdoor opportunities, with easy access to London in under an hour.

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. 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. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (eligibility apply)
• Voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Alma Vets is a long-established and much-loved practice in 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.