Veterinary Surgeon - We support your CPD

Vets for Pets; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holiday 28–33 days

CPD allowance

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Free car parking

Job summary

Stechford Vets4Pets is seeking a veterinary surgeon to join a supportive, experienced team in the West Midlands. The practice emphasises continuous CPD funding, a low staff turnover, and a collaborative environment that covers all aspects of GP veterinary work.

Expected to manage occasional sole charge, perform routine surgeries, and participate in a 1 in 3 Saturday rota with a focus on patient care and client communication. Competitive salary and strong benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues
• Good general surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with sole charge at times
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to a loyal client base
• Perform routine surgeries and treatments with competence
• Participate in 1 in 3 Saturday rota and bank holidays as needed
• Maintain 20-minute consults to ensure work-life balance

Job description

Are you looking to join a practice where staff turnover is low and you will be surrounded by experienced and supportive colleagues?

• We are a Practice Standard Scheme Accredited, and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice, situated in the West Midlands just 6.5 miles from the bustle of Birmingham City Centre.
• We believe in all our colleagues being supported to grow and follow their career goals, so you will be supported and encouraged through CPD and Certificate funding
• Consults are set as 20 minutes as standard
• We can consider full at part time hours so please let us know what will suit you
• The role will include 1 in 3 Saturdays and a share of Bank Holidays
• This role is perfect for an experienced Vet who is happy with occasional sole charge and enjoys every aspect of a GP role
• The practice has been open for 10 years and during that time build up a lovely loyal patient base
• You will be supported by a very experienced team including 4 RVNs and one SVN that will help ensure you have everything needed to provide the best care to our patients
• Holidays to rise to 33 days after 2 years service
• Great pay up to £65,000 (FTE, DOE)

Our team at Stechford Vets4Pets now have an exciting opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join us!

You’ll be joining a supportive team led by Iulian Staicu MRCVS, who graduated in Romania and opened his practice in Stechford in 2017. The team has gone from strength to strength in that time and now consists of 1 other experienced vet, 4 RVNs, an SVN and our dedicated Practice Administrator and CCAs. Together we offer a collaborative work environment that will ensure the best levels of support and care.

We’re looking for a vet with great communication skills with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll have good general surgical and medical skills and be confident in all routine surgeries as well as being comfortable with sole charge at times.

This role is ideally a full-time role including 1 in 3 Saturdays, however we know this is not for everyone so if you are looking for part time hours please get in touch!

Consults are a standard 20 minutes long as we understand the importance of a work/life balance and so we make sure there is time in the diary to do reports and admin work.

In addition to a rewarding role in a growing community, you can also expect to receive:

• Competitive salary
• No OOH, on call or Sundays
• Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service
• Paid professional memberships including RCVS, BVA, BSAVA and VDS
• Dedicated CPD allowance and time off including funding towards a certificate.
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague reward hub - exclusive offers and discounts online and on the high street, including 20% off at Pets at Home, Vets4Pets and the Groom Room
• Free car parking

The practice also benefits from not only being close to Birmingham City Centre but also great transport links including the motorway network M6/M42 and Birmingham International Airport. Birmingham itself has a strong infrastructure and offers a diverse range of activities and events meaning there really is something for everyone to enjoy!

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Location: B33 9AN