FTC Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Wood Veterinary Group Quedgeley Practice

Small Animal

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

12 month Fixed Term - Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

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.

• 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
• 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
• Time off in lieu provided
• No out-of-hours requirement

• Enthusiastic and collaborative team player
• Passionate about delivering excellent first-opinion care
• Interested in developing within a busy referral-style hospital setting
• 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
• 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
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Funded further qualifications
• Access to Vet Partners learning, networking, and special interest groups

Quedgeley, Gloucester, with excellent motorway access and close proximity to the Cotswolds.

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• 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