Senior Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You'll be joining a growing practice at an exciting stage of development, where you can help drive and enhance the surgical care offered. This part-time role, around 20 hours per week, is predominantly weekday-based with occasional Saturday mornings (maximum 1 in 4), and the practice can even offer school hours flexibility. There's no OOH commitment, and appointments finish 30 minutes before closing so the team can wind down properly.

As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias, you'll be key to the practice's future. You'll mentor junior clinical staff, maintain standards, and lead the development of surgical treatments. You'll be supported by an experienced clinical team and have access to a varied caseload including small furries, exotics, and dentistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor junior members of the clinical team and maintain clinical standards
• Drive the development and delivery of surgical treatments within the practice
• Conduct small animal consultations with flexible consult times and breaks built in
• Work collaboratively with the in-store Pets at Home team and client base
• Contribute to regular team catch-ups and share clinical ideas

Requirements

• Veterinary qualification and RCVS registration as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Demonstrated surgical bias and interest in developing surgical services
• Experience mentoring or leading junior clinical staff (preferred)
• Strong commitment to clinical standards and team wellbeing

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE, depending on experience
• Part-time position (around 20 hours per week)
• Flexible rota with predominantly weekday work and optional school hours
• No out-of-hours commitment
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance plus funding towards certificates
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service
• Extra paid leave for your birthday
• Paid RCVS, BVA, and VDS membership fees
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room
• Access to wellbeing support and pastoral care through the Colleague Assistance Programme

About the Practice

Vets for Pets Central in Kidderminster is an established, growing small animal practice that values staff development and wellbeing. Many team members, including four nurses and a kennel assistant turned student nurse, have built their careers within the practice. The practice owner, Karina (BVetMed MRCVS), is both a qualified Mental Health First Aider and a Vet GDP Advisor, and is an approved training practice.

The team is diverse and passionate, with facilities to nurture individual talents. The practice maintains an excellent relationship with the in-store Pets at Home team and serves a varied, growing client base. Regular team catch-ups after morning consults ensure everyone feels included and has time to share ideas.