Here at Oakfield Vets, Castle Bromwich, we're on the look out for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team. If you are looking to specialise, we can provide that opportunity, whether you would like to study for a certificate or offer specialist services or treatments. We have varied surgical and medical caseloads where you will have clinical freedom to follow your own cases with regular opportunities for operating. We're offering a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires. For this position, you'll be mainly based at our Castle Bromwich site, but at times you would also be required to work at our sites in Tamworth and Atherstone.
Rota patterns that work for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We're happy to offer flexibility to support both full and part time roles. Ideally, we're looking for someone to work 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with our shared 1:7 Saturday rota. There's no out of hours or on call required for this role.
A bit about us
We are a long-standing practice with a loyal client base and a fantastic team. We are constantly looking to improve and have recently refurbished and redecorated the practice. To help us deliver an excellent service we have access to purpose-built facilities including: 3 consult rooms, Idexx lab, an operating theatre, digital and dental x-ray, laser, a modern ultrasound scanner and we also treat exotic pets. The three branches are a close-knit supportive team of 7 vets, 14 nurses, 3 VCA's, 3 receptionists, a client-coordinator, practice manager and clinical director who work together to provide the very best service we can. We make the time to regularly meet altogether for team and clinical meetings.
A great area to work
Castle Bromwich is a vibrant suburb in the northeast of Birmingham, known for its friendly community and excellent transport links. The area combines historic charm – with landmarks like Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, with modern amenities including local shops, schools and green space. It's convenient access to the M6 and nearby business hubs makes it an ideal location for both work and leisure.
Here's what the team have to say
"I started with working at Oakfield Veterinary Group in 2013 but had also been at the practice as a work experience school student and veterinary student too Since being here I have become a Certificate holder in Small Animal Medicine and also an Advanced Practitioner. I am now proud to be the Director of Practice and Clinical Services. I have always felt like a valued member of the team and feel I am lucky to work with such an amazing group of people I can also call friends. I believe that we spend such a lot of our lives at work, and it can be stressful, so we need to enjoy coming to work, I genuinely have found this at Oakfield's and would not hesitate to recommend working here." Emma, Clinical Director
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*Private Medical Insurance
*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
*£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
*Certificate support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*BVA membership
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
£30,000 - £70,000 a year Up to £65,000 (DOE)