Description
Veterinary Surgeon – West Oxfordshire
Up to £50,000 | 4-day week | 1 in 6 weekends | Excellent CPD & career development
A role where clinical freedom, development and work-life balance come first.
A fantastic opportunity is available for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an established 3.5-vet practice in West Oxfordshire.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a genuinely supportive team where they can enjoy clinical autonomy, develop their interests and build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Why this role stands out
- Up to £50,000 salary
- 40 hours across just 4 days
- Only 1 in 6 weekends
- £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave
- Funded certificates and excellent clinical development
- High level of clinical freedom and autonomy
- Support from an experienced Partner with a keen interest in orthopaedics
The Opportunity
The practice has a loyal and well-established client base and offers a varied caseload across consultations and surgery. There is plenty of scope for the successful Veterinary Surgeon to develop their own clinical interests, whether that is surgery, medicine or a particular area they are passionate about.
The friendly team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, support and high standards of patient care. The practice is also well equipped with ultrasound, ECG, dental facilities, an in-house laboratory and laparoscopic equipment, giving the team the tools to provide excellent first-opinion care.
The weekend commitment is 1 in 6 weekends, based at the practice's sister 24-hour hospital, helping to provide a manageable and sustainable rota.
About the Veterinary Surgeon
The ideal candidate will be a qualified MRCVS with small animal practice experience and a passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care.
They will be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively while also appreciating the opportunity to work with clinical independence and autonomy. Veterinary Surgeons with an interest in surgery, medicine or orthopaedics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Development & Benefits
The practice is committed to investing in its people, offering:
- £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospital support
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance at 3 x salary
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- Additional paid ‘Day for You’
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
- Cycle to Work scheme and staff discounts
Ready for a better-balanced Veterinary Surgeon role?
For a Veterinary Surgeon looking for great clinical support, genuine autonomy, career development and a 4-day working week, this West Oxfordshire opportunity offers an excellent combination of professional and personal benefits.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-59428