Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced, supportive veterinary team across multiple Avonvale sites in Warwickshire. You’ll work 40 hours per week over 4 days (8:30am–6:30pm) with minimal out-of-hours commitments, giving you genuine flexibility to balance career progression with personal life. Whether you’re drawn to full-time or part-time working, the practice is open to tailoring the arrangement to suit you.

Based in beautiful Warwickshire, you’ll enjoy countryside walks, historic charm, and excellent schools – all within 30 minutes of Birmingham and direct train access to London. The practice operates across 7 RCVS-accredited surgeries plus a central hospital in Warwick, so you’ll have the option to work across 2–3 sites depending on your preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care across the Avonvale network, working alongside an experienced team of 30 vets
• Engage with a varied caseload, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, feline medicine, ophthalmology, cardiology, and chronic pain management
• Collaborate with highly skilled nursing teams qualified in emergency & critical care, anaesthesia, wound management, behaviour, and hydrotherapy
• Utilise state-of-the-art facilities including CT, digital X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and hydrotherapy units
• Contribute to a supportive, collegial culture where experienced vets are always available to offer guidance and discussion
• Support the practice’s 24-hour care provision as part of a wider team structure (not sole charge)

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration
• Experience in small animal practice (no specific years stated as essential; willingness to learn and engage with the team valued)
• Interest in professional development and further study (e.g., certificates in specialism areas)
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £66,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Welcome bonus: £2,000 for direct applicants (T&Cs apply)
• Relocation package: Up to £5,000 (T&Cs apply)
• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and externally funded CPD opportunities

About the Practice

Avonvale Veterinary Centre is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. The practice operates across Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, and Kenilworth, with 7 RCVS-accredited surgeries and a central hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The team of 30 vets includes specialists with certificates in medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, dermatology, feline medicine, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging.

The practice is built on a close-knit team culture that prioritises colleague wellbeing and enjoys regular team events. They operate 24-hour care with their own dedicated night vet team, ensuring continuity and specialist support throughout.