Fixed Term - Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
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Salary
£55,000 to £65,000 FTE (DOE & qualifications)
Company
Wood Veterinary Group
Contact
Emma McEwan
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
12 month Fixed Term - Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
The Opportunity
Wood Veterinary Group is recruiting Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join its recently redeveloped RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in Gloucester. Following completion of a major hospital refurbishment in November 2024, the practice offers modern facilities, advanced diagnostics, and the support of a large multidisciplinary veterinary team.
Key Highlights
- Large Small Animal Hospital with 20-vet team
- Newly refurbished hospital with:
- 4 operating theatres
- Dedicated dental suite
- Imaging suite
- New CT scanner
- In-house laboratory with dedicated technicians
- Support from certificate holders and vets with varied clinical interests
- Dedicated on-site OOH team providing 24-hour patient care
- Excellent progression opportunities within a hospital environment
Role Details
- Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 FTE (DOE & qualifications)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Full-time and part-time applications welcomed
- Open to all experience levels
- Flexible working options considered
- Primarily based at the main hospital, with potential branch consulting
- Weekend rota:
- 1 in 4 or 2 in 8 weekends
- Time off in lieu provided
- No out-of-hours requirement
About you
- Enthusiastic and collaborative team player
- Passionate about delivering excellent first-opinion care
- Interested in developing within a busy referral-style hospital setting
- Strong client communication skills
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
- £1,750 annual CPD allowance
- RCVS membership paid
- Two additional professional memberships funded
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Health Shield healthcare cash plan
- Life insurance
- Optional private medical insurance
- Company sick pay
- Generous employee discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual salary reviews
- Funded further qualifications
- Volunteering day
- Career development opportunities
- Access to VetPartners learning, networking, and special interest groups
Location
Quedgeley, Gloucester, with excellent motorway access and close proximity to the Cotswolds.
Contact: Emma McEwan: 📧 [email protected]
Address: 125 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom