About the Role
This is a permanent position spanning two sites—Rosewood and Blackheath—offering a balanced mix of medicine and surgery that you can tailor to match your interests. The role includes periods of sole charge, but you'll be well-supported by the wider team throughout. As a welcome bonus, the practice is offering up to £5,000 (pro rata) for new hires.
Based near excellent transport links to Birmingham and beyond (M6/M5 access), this full-time position typically runs 40 hours over 4 days, plus a manageable 1:8 Saturday rota (09:00–17:00). Best of all: there's no out-of-hours or on-call requirement. The practice prides itself on flexible working arrangements, so whether you're looking to fix or flex your schedule, they'll work with you to find the right fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality small animal medicine and surgery across two purpose-built practice sites
- Manage a varied caseload tailored to your clinical interests where possible
- Work independently during sole charge periods, supported by a strong team of 12 vets and experienced nursing staff
- Contribute to a practice culture centred on patient care and staff wellbeing
- Engage with ongoing quality improvement and infection prevention protocols
Requirements
- Registered as a UK veterinary surgeon
- Experience and confidence in small animal medicine and surgery
- Ability to work independently when required
- Commitment to high standards of clinical care and professional development
Benefits
- Welcome bonus: Up to £5,000 (pro rata) for new starters
- Annual leave: 6.6 weeks inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional leave for your birthday
- CPD & development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available; £1,250 Care Fund per annum
- Professional fees: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
- Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay); wellbeing initiatives
- Pension: Company scheme with employer contribution
- Perks: Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars Scheme; voluntary benefits and retail discounts; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
- Work flexibility: Support for flexible and fixed working patterns
About the Practice
The Lockwood Vets group operates seven modern surgeries across the West Midlands and Birmingham, spanning Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Dudley, Telford, Cannock, Burton-on-Trent and surrounding areas. Rosewood (one of the two sites for this role) is a purpose-built facility featuring surgical theatres, prep rooms, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab, and dental X-ray capability. The clinical team includes 12 vets with certificate holders in exotics, internal medicine, and surgery, plus vets pursuing certificates in dermatology, imaging, and surgery. They're supported by a long-standing, highly skilled nursing team.
The practice is known for exceptional care within the local community and maintains strong staff retention—a testament to their commitment to creating a supportive, valued working environment. They're IVC Evidensia affiliated and part of the Mars Veterinary Health network. Open seven days a week, they aim to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.
