Veterinary Surgeon – Part Time

About the Role

This is a part-time opportunity working 30 hours per week (including Thursday) with a 1:4 Saturday morning rota commitment. You’ll join a long-established small animal practice that’s recently completed an exciting transformation into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in Studley, Warwickshire. The practice offers disabled access and on-site parking, making it easily accessible to the local community.

This role is ideal for an experienced vet looking for genuine career development – whether that’s working towards a certificate, mentoring new graduates (which the practice is genuinely passionate about), or simply wanting to work with a supportive team while maintaining an exceptional work-life balance. The team is friendly and dedicated, and they’re open to discussing your rota preferences based on your availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal veterinary care, surgery, and treatment across a range of cases
• Perform routine procedures and regular health check-ups for dogs, cats, and small pets
• Utilise the practice’s specialist facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and dedicated dental suite
• Work across two theatres with visiting dental and surgery specialists
• Contribute to the practice’s referral dentistry service for suitable cases
• Support new graduates through mentoring and clinical supervision as appropriate
• Participate in the shared Saturday morning rota (1:4 frequency)
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of experienced veterinary professionals

Requirements

• 2–3+ years post-graduation experience in small animal practice
• Registered as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS
• Strong clinical knowledge and practical surgical skills
• Ability to work within a team environment and support colleague development
• Flexibility to work Thursday as part of part-time schedule and Saturday mornings on rota

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE (dependant on experience; enhanced discussion available for certificate holders or Advanced Practitioners)
• CPD: Generous budget to support your professional development and continuing education
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus one additional day every year (up to five years), with the option to sell or buy up to two weeks extra
• Professional Support: VDS and RCVS fees covered by the practice
• Immigration: Full VISA sponsorship available
• Pension: CVS Group pension scheme
• Employee Perks: Staff discount, Save As You Earn scheme, and health cash plan
• Family Support: Excellent maternity, paternity, and joint parental leave plans; fertility and pregnancy loss policy

About the Practice

Acorn Veterinary Centre is a long-established small animal practice serving Studley, Warwickshire, established in 1989. The practice recently underwent an exciting transformation and now operates from brand new facilities equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical equipment, including digital x-ray, modern ultrasound, laparoscopy, and a dedicated dental suite with x-ray capability. Two surgical theatres support a wide range of procedures, and the practice benefits from visiting dental and surgical specialists.

Part of CVS Group (a leading UK veterinary healthcare provider), Acorn Vets is committed to delivering the highest quality of veterinary care whilst building a supportive, inclusive workplace where colleagues are encouraged to develop and be themselves. The team is focused on first opinion small animal medicine with a specialist referral service in dentistry.