Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
For over 100 years, Straid Vets has been at the heart of the local community. Known for loyal clients, long-standing team members and a genuinely family-like atmosphere, we're now looking for a confident and caring Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team.
Everything You Need to Do Your Best Work
Our well-equipped practice includes three consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, a prep and dental area with dental X-ray, a fully equipped theatre, ultrasound, dedicated X-ray room and an in-house lab. We also make space for you to unwind, with comfortable staff areas, a quiet admin office and the all-important weekly fruit and snacks alongside unlimited tea and coffee.
Varied Cases That Keep Things Interesting
You'll enjoy a balanced mix of consults and surgery, treating cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with the occasional exotic patient too. Alongside routine procedures, we carry out orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue surgery, with plenty of opportunity to develop a special interest or use existing certificate skills.
Clinical Freedom with Real Support
We encourage autonomy, innovation and professional growth. Whether you want to expand services or pursue further qualifications, you'll be fully supported through regular team discussions, shared learning and collaboration with other IVC practices and certificate holders.
A Small Team with a Big Heart
Our friendly team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and receptionists work closely together, with RVNs actively involved in nurse consults and procedures. We also take pride in supporting local charities, including Alley Cat Rescue and Cats Protection, because caring extends beyond the clinic walls.
Flexible Working That Fits Around You
We're open to 4 or 5-day working patterns, with a mix of early and late shifts to keep things fair and flexible. There's a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota, no out-of-hours work, and flexibility to swap shifts when needed. You'll work across the Beaconsfield area.
Why High Wycombe?
Set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, High Wycombe offers countryside living with excellent city connections. With great shops, cafés and direct trains to London in under 30 minutes, it's an ideal place to live, work and unwind.
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
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
£0 - £75,000 a year
Salary up to £75,000 DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.