Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

This permanent Veterinary Surgeon position is based mainly at Oakfield Vets in Castle Bromwich, with occasional cover at the Tamworth and Atherstone sites. The caseload is varied, with work spanning consultations and surgical procedures, and the practice is looking for a more experienced vet who can handle periods of sole charge.

The rota is built around a four-day week, with working hours of 8am to 7pm, plus a shared Saturday rota. There is no out-of-hours requirement, Sundays and Bank Holidays are closed, and consults are 15 minutes long with surgery time each weekday.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small animal veterinary care across consultations, medical cases and surgical work.
• Work mainly from the Castle Bromwich site, with occasional cover at Tamworth and Atherstone.
• Support high standards of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Contribute knowledge and experience to colleagues and the wider clinical team.
• Cover periods of sole charge when needed.

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.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Professionalism, reliability and a proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to excellent patient and client care.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE.
• Welcome bonus of up to £5,000 pro rata.
• Four-day week.
• No out-of-hours requirement.
• Shared Saturday rota.
• 15-minute consultations.
• Surgery time each weekday.
• 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 scheme and Green Car scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for personal pets.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
• Career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.

About the Practice

Oakfield Veterinary Group has been established for over 100 years and operates surgeries in Atherstone, Tamworth and Castle Bromwich. The practice treats small animals and has a wider team that includes vets, nurses, SVNs, VCAs, receptionists, a Client Coordinator, a Mental Health First Aider, behaviourists, certificate holders and an Advanced Practitioner.

The team uses digital radiography, dental radiography, laser and ultrasound, including a cardiac probe. Oakfield is also an ISFM Cat Friendly Silver Accredited practice, and the group’s website is oakfield.net.