Veterinary surgeon vacancy, Staffordshire

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

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.

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.