Veterinary Surgeon - Staffordshire

Veterinary Surgeon – First Opinion Small Animal Practice – Stafford

Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOH | Flexible consult/surgery mix | Genuine career progression

An established, community-focused small animal practice in Stafford is looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly, supportive team. With a varied first‑opinion caseload, modern facilities, and strong client relationships, this is an ideal role for a clinician who wants both clinical satisfaction and work‑life balance.

• Tailored rota – 1 surgery day, 1 consult day, 2 mixed days (flexible to your interests)
• No out-of-hours and excellent work‑life balance
• Well‑equipped, modern practice with digital X‑ray, ultrasound, dental radiography & in‑house lab
• Supportive, collaborative team with strong CPD and career development

A highly respected, long‑standing small animal practice operating across two sites in Staffordshire market towns. Known for its continuity of care and loyal client base, it offers high clinical standards and a genuinely team‑focused culture.

Facilities include two theatres, full imaging suite, in‑house analysers, and excellent nursing support. The practice holds multiple accreditations including Silver Cat Friendly, Silver RWAF, Dog Friendly and Investors in the Environment.

You’ll be joining a close‑knit group of experienced vets, a new graduate, skilled Schedule 3 nurses, and an efficient front‑of‑house team. Collaboration, knowledge sharing and funded CPD are actively encouraged, with access to wider support for complex cases.

• Experienced small animal vet confident with routine first‑opinion work
• Keen to develop clinical skills and pursue CPD
• Team‑oriented with a passion for high‑quality patient care

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• No OOH
• RCVS & VDS paid
• Pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave
• Relocation support
• Funded internal & external CPD
• Electric car scheme

A fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, well‑equipped practice that genuinely supports its people.

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And don’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral.
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