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• +44 115 9459900 Job ID: 16302 Job Title: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Region: West Midlands County: Worcestershire Profession: Veterinary Surgeon Category: Small Animal Position: Permanent Start Date: ASAP End Date: Ongoing Accommodation: No Job Description: Veterinary Surgeon – Redditch, Worcestershire Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE | No OOH | Excellent Work-Life Balance We're recruiting on behalf of a friendly, well-established 100% small animal practice in the heart of Redditch. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied caseload, values clinical freedom, and wants to be part of a genuinely supportive and welcoming team. About the Practice You'll be joining a fantastic, close-knit team consisting of: 4 FTE Veterinary Surgeons 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses 4 Receptionists 1 Practice Manager The practice prides itself on creating a psychologically safe and collaborative environment where vets are encouraged to work up their own cases while having the support of experienced colleagues whenever needed. You'll also benefit from being part of a wider local veterinary community, providing additional opportunities for collaboration and professional development. The Role Permanent position 30–37 hours per week 4-day working week 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–2pm) No out-of-hours No bank holiday working Responsibilities Delivering a mix of consultations and surgical procedures Managing and developing your own cases Occasional sole-charge shifts Supporting and mentoring veterinary students during placements Maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient welfare This role offers an excellent balance of consulting and surgery, with plenty of autonomy alongside a supportive team environment. About You We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is: Experienced and confident in first-opinion small animal practice Comfortable with a mix of consultations, surgery and occasional sole charge Friendly, approachable and team-oriented Passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care RCVS registered (or eligible to register) Training & Development The practice is fully committed to helping its team develop and progress. You'll benefit from: ✨ Funded and encouraged CPD ✨ Support towards certificates and further qualifications ✨ Mentoring opportunities with visiting peripatetic surgeons ✨ A culture that actively promotes learning and professional growth Located in Redditch, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and easy access to local amenities. Birmingham is just 15 miles away, offering a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as an international airport for those who enjoy travelling. For those who prefer the outdoors, beautiful Worcestershire countryside is right on the doorstep, providing the perfect balance between urban convenience and green open spaces. Salary & Benefits Salary up to £75,000 FTE (dependent on experience) 6.6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays £1,750 CPD allowance per annum Health Shield cash plan, including contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments RCVS membership paid Two additional professional memberships paid VDS cover Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks employee discount platform, including shopping, travel and entertainment savings Cycle to Work scheme Ongoing CPD and training support Company sick pay Annual pay reviews Colleague engagement initiatives Strong focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities Relocation support available, subject to discussion as part of the offer If you're looking for a supportive practice where you can enjoy clinical freedom, a varied caseload and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.