About the Role
This part-time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Clent Hills Vets in Bromsgrove and offers a varied first opinion caseload. You’ll be working 32 hours across 3 days each week, with 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and there are no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities.
The practice is looking for someone who enjoys a balanced mix of consultations, medical work-ups and surgical procedures. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where you can continue to build confidence, develop your clinical interests and contribute to the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver first opinion care across a varied small animal caseload.
- Carry out consultations, medical investigations and surgical procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to support high standards of patient and client care.
- Share knowledge and experience with colleagues while contributing to the clinical culture of the practice.
- Support the ongoing development of the team through a positive and professional approach.
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
- Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
- Strong communication skills.
- The ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
- Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A commitment to delivering excellent patient and client care.
Benefits
- Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE.
- Welcome bonus of up to £5,000 pro rata.
- 32 hours per week across 3 days.
- 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
- No out-of-hours or on-call duties.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
- Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
About the Practice
Clent Hills Vets is part of the inspiring vet care network, which sits within IVC Evidensia. The practice has a large clinical team of 10 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by skilled nursing and support colleagues.
Facilities and clinical capability include laparoscopic and orthopaedic surgery equipment, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound with cardiac probe, endoscopes, therapeutic laser, slit lamp and tonometer, plus an in-house laboratory. The team also includes certificate holders in medicine, feline medicine and surgery.
