Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Birmingham

British Veterinary Association; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the veterinary sector is seeking a full-time Veterinary Surgeon for their Birmingham practice. The role involves a mix of operating and consulting, with a supportive team environment. Benefits include annual leave, CPD allowance, and a relocation package.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work program

Qualifications

• Must hold a Veterinary degree.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries (30%) and consultations (70%) as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Participate in a Saturday rota (1 in 5).
• Support skill development and team bonding activities.

Skills

Surgery

Consulting

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Birmingham

British Veterinary Association

Birmingham

GBP 65,000 - 75,000

Be among the first applicants.

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus relocation allowance up to £5,000

We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at White Cross Vets, Kings Heath.

The Role and Rota

Our full-time team members work 40 hours per week over 4 days, including Saturday rota participation. There is no out-of-hours requirement. The role involves a mix of operating (30%) and consulting (70%). Shifts are either consulting or operating, balanced evenly across the team monthly. The Saturday rota is 1 in 5, with TOIL provided for Saturday hours.

The Team

Our site has 7 FTE vets, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 3 VCAs, and 4 Receptionists. The vet team includes specialists in surgery, medicine, and imaging, with others working towards certificates. We encourage skill development and team bonding through social activities and wellbeing afternoons.

The Practice

Located on the edge of Birmingham with excellent links to the city center, our busy practice features 2 operating theatres, dental and imaging suites, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, a new scanner, and endoscope. We handle routine and advanced surgeries. We are dog and cat friendly, with separate waiting areas, and support certificates and CPD. We hold a silver cat-friendly award and are rabbit friendly. Our team includes wellbeing champions and antimicrobial stewards.

Employee Testimonials

"Working at White Cross Vets Kings Heath is supportive and friendly, prioritizing patient care and team wellbeing. We enjoy social activities and a positive work environment." - Emily Moss, Clinical Director

Benefits

Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays), birthday leave.

Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, wellbeing initiatives.

Development: £1250 CPD allowance, certificate support, online resources, research funding, Care Fund, IPC and Quality Improvement programs.

Professional Memberships: BVA, VDS.

Colleague Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work, Green Cars, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts.

We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.