Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary and Relocation

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus. Accommodation available.

Location

High Wycombe with two additional branches (Hazlemere and Watlington). The main site is a spacious modern practice.

Responsibilities

You will manage a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a slight consult bias. Surgical duties include routine procedures, a broad range of first‑opinion work and occasional ECC cases. Vets with an interest or certificate in orthopaedics will find real scope to grow their caseload.

Equipment and Facilities

Digital and dental X‑ray, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, IDEXX lab machines, TONO‑Pen, EPOC, coagulation testing, and Vets Now equipment. The main site has separate cat and dog waiting areas, four consult rooms, a large dispensary, three prep areas, a theatre with two operating tables, ultrasound suite, IDEXX lab, and additional office space for case work‑ups.

Work–Life Balance

This is a full‑time 40‑hour role over four days, with start times of 8–8:30 am and finishes between 6–7 pm. Part‑time applications are welcome. Weekends are shared fairly on a 3:7 rota (pro‑rata for part‑time). No overnight or on‑call responsibilities.

Team

You’ll join a welcoming team of 8 vets, 7 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 PCAs, supported by reception, admin and management. Certificates held in Surgery and Veterinary Business Management foster a mentoring culture and support further qualifications.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays, plus birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World‑leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

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