Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Clinic
Up to £55,000 DOE + CPD support
Full-time & Part-time | Permanent
Solihull, Birmingham
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for something a little different from a traditional first-opinion practice?
Would you enjoy a varied caseload combining private-client work with charity and shelter medicine?
Looking for a supportive team, no OOH and the flexibility to work full-time or part-time?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent, charity-owned veterinary clinic in Solihull.
This is a genuinely varied first-opinion role, combining private-client consultations and surgery with veterinary care for animals within the charity's rehoming centres.
You'll be joining a welcoming team where you can remain clinically involved across a broad caseload, while making a meaningful difference to animals in need.
The Role
This is an all-round Veterinary Surgeon position, with flexibility for someone who has either a consultation or surgical bias. Ideally, you'll enjoy a mixture of both.
Your role will include some of the following depending on biases:
Consulting with private clients and their pets
Performing routine and more advanced first-opinion surgery
Providing veterinary care to shelter animals
Managing medical work-ups and treatment plans
Supporting dental cases and other routine procedures
Working collaboratively with the nursing and wider clinic team
Providing occasional shelter consultations
The Clinical Caseload
The clinic provides first-opinion small-animal care for both private clients and the charity's animals.
The shelter currently has around 200 dogs, with ongoing intake of animals that may arrive without known medical histories. Cases can include dental disease, ear problems, cherry eye, entropion and routine preventative care.
Alongside the shelter work, the clinic has an established private-client caseload, with dogs and a growing number of cats.
The clinic also provides veterinary care for small furry animals belonging to a local college and works under contract with West Midlands Police.
The Practice
This is a purpose-built, independent veterinary clinic within a charitable organisation.
The clinic is well equipped with:
Operating theatre
Large preparation area
Three consultation rooms
Separate cat and dog recovery wards
Isolation facilities
Digital X-ray and ultrasound
Dedicated dental room with digital dental X-ray
In-house laboratory
Dedicated reception and clinical support areas
The Team & Culture
You'll be joining a small, dedicated team including Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, a Veterinary Care Assistant, reception and management support.
The practice is looking for someone who is positive, hardworking and comfortable working collaboratively, while also being able to make confident clinical decisions independently.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Vet who wants to work somewhere genuinely different, where their clinical skills directly contribute to both private-client care and the charity's work.
Working Pattern
Full-time and part-time applications welcome
Full-time is approximately 40 hours across 4 days
Part-time arrangements of 2–3 days per week can be considered
1 in 4 Saturday mornings for full-time arrangements
Saturday hours are 9am–1pm
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed
NO out-of-hours
NO on-call
The Individual
RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon
Minimum 2 years' clinical experience
Confident working within first-opinion practice
Comfortable with routine surgery
Happy working across consultations and surgical cases
Able to work sole charge when required
Adaptable and confident across a varied caseload
Strong communication and client-care skills
Positive and collaborative approach
An appreciation of working within a charity environment
Comfortable working with shelter animals
Calm, respectful and professional
Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care
What's in it for you?
Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full-time and part-time options
£1,500 CPD allowance + 4 days CPD per annum based on full-time hours
Support for further study and development
RCVS & VDS fees paid
BVA, BSAVA or equivalent membership paid
Generous annual leave
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary fees
Free on-site parking
No OOH or on-call
Varied first-opinion caseload
Opportunity to combine private-client and charity veterinary work
Supportive and welcoming team
Location
Based in Solihull, Birmingham, the clinic is conveniently located for candidates travelling from across Birmingham and the surrounding areas, including Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham, Acocks Green, Sheldon and surrounding areas.
Want to apply or find out more?
Once you submit your CV, you’ll be contacted with feedback and the option for an informal, no-obligation chat.
Feel free to call Carina Walker on 02393 877 350 for more information, although please note that information may be limited without a CV.
Recommendations
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