An incredible opportunity has arisen for an experienced, surgery-focused Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly successful, award-winning team. This role is perfect for a clinician who is fully confident and proficient in performing both complex soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, and who either holds a relevant postgraduate certificate or is currently pursuing one. 🚀

📍 About the Practice & Location:
The practice is a premier, small animal first-opinion hospital offering 24-hour care, located on the leafy edges of the West Midlands, comfortably within a 30-minute commute of Birmingham City Centre. 🌳
Operating from an accredited Veterinary Hospital alongside several local surrounding branches, the team consists of 19 dedicated vets, including 7 certificate holders in surgery, cardiology, dermatology, medicine, and ophthalmology. 🩺
The state-of-the-art facilities offer an exceptional, highly insured caseload and access to cutting-edge equipment, including:

• CT scanner 🔬
• 12 dedicated operating theatres 🏛️
• Fully equipped dental suite 🦷
• Digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy 🎥
• In-house laboratory 🧪
• A spacious break room featuring premium coffee for those well-deserved downtime moments! ☕

💼 About the Role and Team:
This is a permanent role, with both full-time and part-time applicants warmly welcomed.

• Hours: 40 hours per week 🕒
• Rota: 1:10 full weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and 1:5 Saturdays.
• Work-Life Balance: Time back in lieu is provided the following week for weekend shifts. The last weekday appointment is at 6:30 PM, and a dedicated on-site night team covers all OOH work, ensuring no overnight duties! 🛌
• The Team Culture: Known for a proven track record of nurturing talent—from new graduates to directors—this progressive team champions clinical excellence, collaborative knowledge sharing, and a supportive, friendly atmosphere. 🤝

🎯 About You: (To Be Considered)
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:

• Registration: Must have RCVS registration.
• Surgical Expertise: Full confidence and competence in performing routine and advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures independently, with extensive veterinary experience. 🔪
• Qualifications: Currently holding or actively pursuing a postgraduate surgical certificate. 🎓
• Team Spirit: A strong desire to champion surgical excellence, mentor team members in surgical workflows, and communicate complex treatment plans clearly to clients. 🗣️

💰 Benefits:

• Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) 💸
• Relocation: Relocation package available 📦
• Time Off: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave 🎂
• Professional Fees: RCVS and VDS fees paid 💳
• Development: Funded external CPD, extensive online CPD programs, and clear career progression opportunities 📈
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu jab, and eyecare vouchers 🩺
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, E-car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme, and life assurance 🚗
• Perks: Staff discount schemes and an employer contribution pension scheme 🪙

✉️ How to Apply:
To discuss this exciting opportunity further or to submit an application, please contact Luke Morris:

• 📧 Email: luke.morris@gvcvets.com
• 📞 Phone: 01392 793 256
• 📱 WhatsApp: 07479 954133