Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a permanent small animal veterinary surgeon role based at St George's Vets in Fallings Park, Wolverhampton. The position offers real flexibility around location, working hours and caseload, so you can shape the role around what suits you best.

A typical full-time week is 40 hours across 4 weekdays, plus a shared Saturday rota. There is no out of hours or on-call at any of the sites, and the right candidate may also spend one day a week at the main Wolverhampton Hospital, which is due to move into a new purpose-built hospital in late 2027.

The practice is equipped with a wide range of modern kit, including operating theatres, Idexx labs, ultrasound, dental X-ray, a CT scanner, digital X-ray, digital microscope and endoscope. You will be joining a strong clinical team that includes certificate holders and advanced practitioners, supported by skilled nurses and dedicated support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver patient and client care across a varied small animal caseload.
• Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice while continuing to develop your own skills and interests.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and support the development of those around you.
• Provide excellent care as an integral member of the clinical team.

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, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE.
• Relocation support up to £5,000.
• Visa assistance.
• Flexible working patterns.
• 40 hours across 4 weekdays for a typical full-time role.
• Shared Saturday rota.
• No out of hours or on-call at any site.
• Career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
• 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 for 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

St George's Vets, Fallings Park is part of the inspiring vet care network, within IVC Evidensia. The practice is based at 204 Bushbury Road, Fallings Park, Wolverhampton, WV10 0NB, and treats dogs, cats and small pets.

The site is described as having strong national connectivity, with access to Wolverhampton and nearby areas, and the main Wolverhampton Hospital is due to move into a new purpose-built hospital in late 2027.