Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Coventry, West Midlands About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon in Coventry, West Midlands
, to join a modern, purpose-built first-opinion practice entering an exciting period of growth.

The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 FTE, depending on experience
, alongside flexible working, no out-of-hours and generous CPD support
.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to play an active role in shaping a growing practice
, developing their own clinical interests and working within a collaborative team.

The position offers up to 40 hours per week
, with no current weekend commitment
. Saturday opening is planned for the future, with a rota of 2 in 4 Saturdays and time off in lieu during the week
.

The practice is a bright, modern and purpose-built small animal veterinary surgery in Coventry Canley
, designed to provide high standards of clinical care and an excellent experience for both patients and clients.

The practice is currently growing its caseload while maintaining a personalised approach to patient care. This provides an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to become an integral part of a developing practice and help shape its future.

The experienced support team includes:

• Three qualified RVNs
  , each with up to five years' experience

• Two experienced receptionists

• An RVN Practice Manager with more than 15 years' post-qualification experience

• An experienced Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in exotics joining the team

• Surgical Certificate expertise within the wider clinical team

• An OV within the team

Clinical facilities include:

• Digital X-ray

• Dental X-ray

• Ultrasound

• In-house laboratory

• Biochemistry analysers

• Haematology analysers

• IDEXX Imagyst

The practice also works with visiting referral-level surgeons who perform advanced procedures on site while mentoring the clinical team. This provides opportunities to develop surgical skills while keeping suitable cases in-house.

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.

• Confidently manage routine medical and surgical cases.

• Perform routine surgical procedures to a high standard.

• Conduct thorough consultations and diagnostic work-ups.

• Develop and manage cases in-house wherever clinically appropriate.

• Work alongside visiting referral-level surgeons and benefit from clinical mentoring.

• Build strong relationships with clients and provide excellent customer service.

• Collaborate with RVNs, reception colleagues and the wider practice team.

• Contribute ideas towards the development and growth of the practice.

• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

• Develop individual clinical interests through CPD and practical experience.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and high standards of patient welfare.

• Contribute to the continued improvement of clinical standards and practice protocols.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with confidence across general first-opinion small animal medicine and surgery.

They should enjoy working collaboratively and be keen to contribute ideas as the practice continues to grow.

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in clinical development and continuous learning
, with the opportunity to develop an existing specialism or establish a new area of interest.

Strong communication and client-care skills are essential, alongside a proactive and adaptable approach.

This role would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon who wants clinical freedom, supportive mentoring and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a developing practice
.

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE
  , depending on experience

• Up to 40 hours per week

• Flexible working patterns

• No out-of-hours

• No current weekend commitment

• Planned Saturday rota of 2 in 4 Saturdays
  , with time off in lieu

• 28 days' holiday
  , increasing to 33 days after two years' service

• Generous CPD allowance

• Paid professional memberships

• Life assurance worth 4x annual salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague Reward Hub

• Exclusive online and high street discounts

• Discounts across Pets at Home, Vets for Pets and Groom Room services

• Visiting referral-level surgical support

• Opportunities for clinical mentoring and development

• Modern diagnostic equipment

• Free on-site parking