Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Birmingham

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. This role involves a mixture of operating and consulting duties, with a focus on patient care and team wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have a veterinary degree and be ready to engage in ongoing professional development. Competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Qualifications

• Must have a veterinary degree and be a registered veterinary surgeon.
• Experience in both operational and consulting roles preferred.
• Must have strong communication skills and a passion for animal care.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and consult with pet owners.
• Manage a balanced rota of consulting and operating sessions.
• Participate in team meetings and wellbeing sessions.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Surgical skills

Communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

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 wonderful team here at White Cross Vets, Kings Heath.

The Role and Rota

Our full-time team members work 40 hours per week, over 4 days plus inclusion in the Saturday Rota. There is no requirement for out of hours. The role is a mixture of operating (30%) and consulting (70%), the team work a 4 day-week, but a 5-day week can also be accommodated. Shifts are either a consulting shift or an operating shift, which are balanced evenly across the team over a month.

The current Saturday rota is 1 in 5 with TOIL given back in the working week for Saturday hours.

We try to make sure all our vet team have an equal split of consulting and operating sessions each month. Consultations are on average 15 minutes, but we also offer longer appointments for emergencies that may require extra time. Rota's are prepared 6-8 weeks in advance.

Most of our vets work 40 hours per week, over 4 days, so they get one full day off during the week, which we try to make sure is the same day each week. Our vets currently work one Saturday out of six from 8:30 until 12:30.

The Team

We are a large friendly team made up of 1 practice director, 6 VS's, 1 Head RVN, 10 RVNs, 3 VCAs, 1 practice manager, and 5 CCC's. We also have certificate holders within the practice: 2 internal medicine and one 1 surgery. One of the vets is currently in the process of obtaining a certificate in feline medicine.

We love to encourage those who are looking to learn and develop their skills. Outside of work we have regular practice socials and hold once a month wellbeing afternoon, where the team come together. Previous afternoons have included practice olympics, jigsaw puzzles, video games and painting.

We also have regular individual team and whole practice meetings. This is also followed up with a weekly team newsletter so that all staff are aware of what is happening in the practice.

The Practice

The practice is based in Kings Heath in Birmingham, a short distance from Birmingham city centre. Kings Heath and Moseley village (2 minutes away) are both full of independent restaurants and some very nice bars and pubs! There are buses every 5-10 minutes that pass the practice, and the closest train station is around a 10-minute drive away in Kings Norton. From Autumn 2025, there will be a direct train from Birmingham city centre to Kings Heath.

Within the practice, we have in-house laboratory services, a large prep and theatre area and diagnostics including x-ray (standing and dental), endoscopy and ultrasound.

We have a large waiting area, with separate areas for cats, dogs and rabbits, as well as a screened-off area for anxious or reactive dogs.

The senior team are happy to support further professional development.

Life at White Cross

"Working at White Cross Vets Kings Heath is a great place to work; we are a supportive and friendly team who hold our patient care as a priority and strive to improve. We are a large team, with a busy caseload and so to balance this we love to take time out from the busy day during our wellbeing sessions to spend time together and enjoy a laugh. We are also partial to the odd jigsaw and slice of cake!" – Emily Moss, Clinical Director

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 -

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

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

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.