Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a Small Animal Vet looking to have it all? At our clients reputable, large, independent practice, you can!

Join this thriving first-opinion practice and enjoy working patterns tailored to fit your needs along with a superb remuneration package. They offer structured career pathways and dedicated support and mentoring for all our Small Animal Vets.

Further information:

Position: Small animal Veterinary Surgeon (Hospital site)

Location: North Oxford (Cotswolds area)

Salary: £42,000 - £65,000

Site: based at their Hospital site, where you'll have a mix of consults, ops, and hospital shifts, as well as a regular, sole charge slot at your local branch.

Further info:

• They consider all working patterns (full-time, part-time, weekend-only, annualised hours, branch work only, etc.).
• Standard pattern: 4 weekdays (8 am till 6.30 pm) plus OOH participation.
• Locations: Busy first opinion practice and/or sole charge branch work.
• OOH: 1:6 weekends and occasional nights (with a day off in recompense).

The rotas are designed for realism, with 15-minute consults (increased for complex cases) and regular administrative breaks. You can rest easy knowing their in-house Night/OOH Vet and Nursing Team take over after your shift, providing care throughout the night.

Essentials:

• Minimum 1 year of UK experience in a similar Small Animal Vet role.
• Hold a valid UK driving license and have your own transport.
• Be a team player with high clinical aspirations.

Benefits (based on full time):

• RCVS membership & VDS cover.
• CPD: 1 week/£1,500 per year.
• Enhanced holidays, starting at 7 weeks (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service.
• Private Medical Insurance and discounted Health Care Cash Plan Scheme.
• Generous Staff Discount Scheme.
• Structured career pathway, from graduate to director level.
• Full funding and support for Certificates.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Out of Hours rewards.
• Access to all XL Vet resources and initiatives.
• Supportive well-being program and an active social calendar.

Small Animal Clinical Team:

• 15 Vets, including 4 at Senior/Director level.
• 13 RVNs, including a Head/Senior Nurse & 13 Nurse Assistants/Students.
• Fully staffed in-house laboratory available at all times.
• Small Animal Veterinary Coordinator available 5 days a week for admin and referral support.

This is your opportunity for a great work/life balance, allowing you to enjoy the vibrant local community and the stunning Cotswolds. We have excellent local facilities, schools, and plenty of cozy pubs!