Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon Job – Small Animal Practice

Walsall, West Midlands | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary | £50,000 – £65,000 per year (DOE)

Job Type Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern 4-day working week | No out-of-hours | 1:4 Saturdays (9:00am–12:30pm)

Key Highlights

• 4-day working week with no OOH
• Modern, well-equipped small animal practice
• Exposure to referral-level diagnostics and surgery
• Dedicated theatre time with clinical support
• Award-winning, independently owned practice

Job Description

A well-established, award-winning RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary practice in Walsall, West Midlands is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join its expanding clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon seeking a supportive working environment with strong clinical standards, modern facilities, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. The practice combines first-opinion veterinary care with access to referral-level diagnostics, offering a varied and interesting caseload.

About the Practice

• Independently owned and led by an experienced senior veterinary surgeon
• RCVS accredited with a strong reputation for clinical excellence
• Operates alongside a dedicated referral service specialising in endoscopy and minimally invasive diagnostics
• Significant investment in facilities, equipment, and team development

A major practice expansion is planned for 2026, including:

• Laparoscopic surgical theatres
• Dedicated dental suite
• Orthopaedic theatre

Facilities & Equipment

• Advanced anaesthesia and patient monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation
• Endoscopy and minimally invasive diagnostic equipment
• Strong focus on patient safety and evidence-based medicine

The Role

• 4-day working week
• No out-of-hours or on-call
• 1:4 Saturday rota (short mornings only)
• One protected theatre list per week with structured supervision
• Mixed caseload including first-opinion small animal work and referral diagnostics
• Role suitable for vets at different career stages, with tailored clinical support

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience
• VetGDP completed or equivalent
• Confident with routine small animal GP consultations and procedures
• Interest in developing surgical, diagnostic, and anaesthetic skills
• Team-oriented with a positive approach to clinical practice

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Funded CPD, mentoring, and ongoing training
• Long-term career progression within a growing practice
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How to Apply

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

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. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref: JOB-56721