Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Full-time/Part-time)
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Salary
Up to £60,000 FTE (dependent on experience)
Company
Special Friends Animal Medical Centre
Contact
Ceri Land, Practice Manager - [email protected]
Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Special Friends Animal Medical Centre is a small, friendly, 100% small‑animal practice in the heart of Redditch. RCVS PSS registered and proud of our team culture, we offer a supportive and enjoyable place to work where everyone plays their part.
We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied role and is keen to contribute to a warm team atmosphere.
The Role:
- Permanent
- 30-37 hours per week
- Rota – 3 or 4 days per week + 1:4 Saturdays (9am – 2pm)
- No OOH or Bank Holidays!!
** Salary - Up to £60,000 FTE (dependent on experience) **
You’ll be joining our fabulous close‑knit team consisting of 4 FTE Vets, 6 RVNs, 4 Receptionists and 1 Practice Manager.
We work collaboratively across all areas of the practice, making it a truly cohesive and positive environment.
Key duties include:
- A mix of consultations and surgical procedures
- Some sole‑charge shifts
- Supporting and mentoring vet students when they’re on site
- Maintaining high standards of clinical care
You’ll have plenty of clinical freedom to work up your own cases while enjoying support from a dedicated and friendly team.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced and confident in general practice
- Friendly, supportive and team‑focused
- Comfortable with a balance of consults, surgery and occasional sole charge
- RCVS registered
We’re looking for someone who will fit naturally into our relaxed yet professional environment.
Training & Development
We are committed to helping our team grow. You’ll benefit from:
✨ Funded and encouraged CPD
✨ Opportunities for mentoring with our visiting peripatetic surgeons
✨ A team that values development and learning
As a proud member of the VetPartners family there is also access to VetPartners Learning Hub & specialists.
About the Area
Redditch offers excellent transport links and is ideal for commuting. The practice sits in a built‑up area close to shops and amenities, plus Birmingham with its many attractions is only 15 miles away. We also have beautiful countryside just moments away — giving you the perfect blend of convenience and green space.
Our excellent range of benefits includes:
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
We work hard to be a great place to work and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Ceri Land, Practice Manager - [email protected]
Address: 79 – 81 Poplar Road, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom