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 How to Apply For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on or email 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