Veterinary Surgeon - Oxfordshire

West Oxfordshire Source: WhatJobs
£42,000–£50,000

Veterinary Surgeon – West Oxfordshire

Up to £50,000 | 4-day week | 1 in 6 weekends | Excellent CPD & career development

A role where clinical freedom, development and work-life balance come first.

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an established 3.5-vet practice in West Oxfordshire .

This is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a genuinely supportive team where they can enjoy clinical autonomy, develop their interests and build lasting relationships with clients and their pets .

Why this role stands out

  • Up to £50,000 salary
  • 40 hours across just 4 days
  • Only 1 in 6 weekends
  • £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave
  • Funded certificates and excellent clinical development
  • High level of clinical freedom and autonomy
  • Support from an experienced Partner with a keen interest in orthopaedics

The Opportunity

The practice has a loyal and well-established client base and offers a varied caseload across consultations and surgery. There is plenty of scope for the successful Veterinary Surgeon to develop their own clinical interests , whether that is surgery, medicine or a particular area they are passionate about.

The friendly team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, support and high standards of patient care. The practice is also well equipped with ultrasound, ECG, dental facilities, an in-house laboratory and laparoscopic equipment , giving the team the tools to provide excellent first-opinion care.

The weekend commitment is 1 in 6 weekends , based at the practice's sister 24-hour hospital, helping to provide a manageable and sustainable rota.

About the Veterinary Surgeon

The ideal candidate will be a qualified MRCVS with small animal practice experience and a passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care.

They will be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively while also appreciating the opportunity to work with clinical independence and autonomy . Veterinary Surgeons with an interest in surgery, medicine or orthopaedics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Development & Benefits

The practice is committed to investing in its people, offering:

  • £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave
  • Funded certificates and internal career pathways
  • Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospital support
  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
  • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
  • Life Assurance at 3 x salary
  • 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays , increasing with length of service
  • Additional paid Day for You
  • RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
  • Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
  • Cycle to Work scheme and staff discounts

Ready for a better-balanced Veterinary Surgeon role?

For a Veterinary Surgeon looking for great clinical support, genuine autonomy, career development and a 4-day working week , this West Oxfordshire opportunity offers an excellent combination of professional and personal benefits.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on or email

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

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