Veterinary Surgeon | Oxford Area, Oxfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy and supportive small animal practice in the Oxford area, Oxfordshire. Offering a salary of £55,000 DOE, this permanent full-time position provides a varied mix of consultations and surgery, alongside excellent clinical support and access to a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital. This is an ideal opportunity for a Vet looking for a well-established first opinion role with strong opportunities for collaboration, professional development and career progression.

Key Highlights

• Salary of £55,000 DOE.
• Permanent, full-time Veterinary Surgeon position.
• Busy first opinion small animal practice.
• Varied mix of consultations and surgery.
• Experienced and supportive clinical team.
• Excellent collaboration with a nearby 24-hour hospital.
• Strong clinical support for more complex cases.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.

The Practice

This busy and well-established small animal practice provides a varied first opinion caseload within a friendly and collaborative clinical environment.

The team has excellent links with a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital, providing additional clinical support and opportunities for collaboration between the two sites. This gives Veterinary Surgeons the benefits of working within a community-focused first opinion practice while having access to a wider clinical team and hospital facilities when required.

The practice places a strong emphasis on high-quality patient care, teamwork and professional development, with Veterinary Surgeons encouraged to develop their clinical interests and take advantage of funded certificates, internal CPD and wider Clinical Communities.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consultation facilities.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Diagnostic imaging facilities.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated treatment and preparation facilities.
• Access to a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital.
• Access to wider clinical expertise and advanced facilities when required.

The Location

Situated in the Oxford area of Oxfordshire, the practice benefits from an excellent location within one of the UK’s most desirable places to live and work.

The wider Oxford area offers an outstanding combination of historic surroundings, restaurants, independent shops, cultural attractions and extensive green spaces. Excellent road and rail connections provide convenient access to London and the wider South East, while the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor activities.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time Veterinary Surgeon position within a busy first opinion practice.

You’ll manage a varied caseload encompassing consultations, surgery, preventative healthcare, diagnostics and medical case management, with responsibility for developing appropriate treatment plans and maintaining excellent standards of patient and client care.

You’ll have the opportunity to work cases through while benefiting from collaboration with experienced colleagues and additional clinical support from a nearby 24-hour hospital.

The wider clinical network also provides excellent opportunities to share knowledge, develop particular areas of interest and pursue further qualifications.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with previous clinical experience and the confidence to manage a varied first opinion caseload.

You’ll be comfortable with both consultations and routine surgery, have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team.

This position would particularly suit an experienced Vet looking for a busy and rewarding clinical environment with strong professional support and opportunities for continued development.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD.
• Access to 24-hour hospital facilities and wider clinical support.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
• Life Assurance at 3x salary.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
• Relocation support available.
• Visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid ‘Day for You’ each year.
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in the Oxford area, Oxfordshire, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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