Veterinary surgeon vacancy, Staffordshire

Bright Leaf Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Veterinary recruitment agency is seeking a confident small animal Vet in England to join a supportive team in Stafford. This permanent position offers a flexible work schedule and a varied caseload including primary care and surgical procedures. Benefits include generous annual leave, relocation support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Five weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays

Relocation support

Paid RCVS and VDS fees

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced equal family leave

Internal and externally funded CPD

Qualifications

• Confident small animal Vet comfortable with routine care.
• Interest in advanced skills development is encouraged.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a varied caseload including routine primary care.
• Perform surgical procedures and care for exotic species.
• Support professional growth through CPD opportunities.

Skills

Small animal care

Surgical procedures

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Overview

I’m excited to be working with my client in Stafford to offer a permanent position for a small animal Vet, with applications welcomed from both full‑time and part‑time candidates.

Work Schedule

The standard full‑time rota consists of a 40‑hour week across four days, including a Saturday morning on a 1:3 basis, with no out‑of‑hours duties. The working week will typically include a balanced mix of one surgical day, one consulting day and two blended days, although the ratio can be adjusted to match your interests.

Caseload & Acuity

Residents will engage in a varied caseload, including routine primary care, surgical procedures, and a selection of wildlife and exotic species ranging from hedgehogs and owls to reptiles and even the occasional baby dragon.

Facilities & Accreditations

Both premises are modern, light and recently refurbished, featuring two linked theatres at one site. They are fully equipped with digital X‑ray, a Vista scanner, in‑house blood analysers, ultrasound and dental radiography. The practice enjoys a Cat‑Friendly Silver status at both sites, a Silver RWAF, and Green Investors in the Environment accreditations.

Team

You will be joining a friendly team of five Vets supported by dedicated nursing and client‑care colleagues. Teamwork, continuity of care and a welcoming, sociable working environment are highly valued.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a confident small animal Vet who is comfortable with routine primary care and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. An interest in developing more advanced skills is encouraged, and the practice supports professional growth through extensive CPD opportunities.

Benefits

• Five weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Both internal and externally funded CPD

Contact

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses in finding the ideal job.