Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This permanent Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital and is open to full time, part time or flexible working. A typical full time pattern is 40 hours a week across four days, with shifts from 08:30 to 19:00.

The rota also includes 1:3 Saturday shifts from 08:30 to 14:00 and a shared 1:10 on-call rota. You will be joining a team where the caseload covers consultations, operations and diagnostics, with scope to develop your surgical interests alongside experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultations, surgery and diagnostic work as part of a varied small animal caseload.
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to deliver patient and client care.
• Share clinical knowledge and contribute to the development of colleagues around you.
• Support the practice culture through a proactive and professional approach.

Requirements

• A 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 and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning and a willingness to take feedback.
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with surgical procedures is ideal, and the role is suited to a vet with a surgical certificate or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Up to £68,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Welcome bonus of up to £5,000 pro rata.
• Relocation support of up to £5,000.
• 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

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-accredited tier 3 veterinary hospital on the edge of a Cotswold market town. It is purpose built and well equipped, with full lab facilities, DR x-ray, dental x-ray, a 64-slice CT scanner, flexible and rigid endoscopes, ultrasound with colour Doppler, full orthopaedic kit, slit lamp and tonometer.

The clinical team includes 14 Veterinary Surgeons, 20 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Registered Nurses and 6 Animal Nursing Assistants. The hospital also has a Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and ECC, plus regular visiting support from a referral dermatologist and a Veterinary Specialist Surgeon.