Overview
Stocks Veterinary Centre is offering a permanent Veterinary Surgeon role with a well-balanced caseload between surgery and medicine. A surgical bias is welcome, with support available for a certificate in this area. The role is split between our main site in Upton Upon Severn and a smaller branch in Lower Wick, Worcester, Worcestershire. We may offer relocation support up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus up to £5,000 (pro rata).
We are looking for candidates who value career development and could progress into a more senior clinical role in the future.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a mix of surgical and medical caseload with opportunities to specialise in surgery.
* Work across two sites (main site and branch) as part of a collaborative veterinary team.
* Contribute to patient care, client communication, and case management with potential for further professional development.
Benefits & Perks
* Work-life balance with flexible rota patterns; typical full-time role is 4 days per week over 40 hours, with a shared 1:3 Saturday morning rota (08:30 – 12:30).
* Out-of-hours care covered by Vets Now, with light inpatient care on a shared rota basis.
* Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives.
* CPD allowance of £1,250 with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; annual Care Fund allowance for vets.
* Professional memberships coverage (BVA, VDS, RCVS fees) and pension contributions; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes where eligible; voluntary benefits and pet-discount programs.
About us
We are a first opinion small animal practice based in Worcestershire with a main site in Upton Upon Severn and a smaller branch in Lower Wick, Worcester. Facilities include dedicated theatre, prep, diagnostic rooms, oxygen, in-house lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy. The practice is well-connected by road and near Birmingham airport, the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds.
Join a team of six vets with extensive experience and a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional development. The team includes members with certificates in medicine and feline practice, and there is strong emphasis on pursuing certificates and providing varied cases.
Qualifications
* Qualified Veterinary Surgeon eligible to work in the UK.
* Interest in surgery with the potential to pursue certificate-sponsored training.
Note: This role is advertised as part of IVC Evidensia UK; further details and application steps can be discussed with the Talent Partner at First Opinion IVC Evidensia.
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