Veterinary Surgeon – First Opinion Small Animal Practice – Stafford Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOH | Flexible consult/surgery mix | Genuine career progression An established, community-focused small animal practice in Stafford is looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly, supportive team. With a varied first-opinion caseload, modern facilities, and strong client relationships, this is an ideal role for a clinician who wants both clinical satisfaction and work-life balance. Why You’ll Love This Role Tailored rota – 1 surgery day, 1 consult day, 2 mixed days (flexible to your interests) No out-of-hours and excellent work-life balance Well-equipped, modern practice with digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography & in-house lab Supportive, collaborative team with strong CPD and career development The Practice A highly respected, long-standing small animal practice operating across two sites in Staffordshire market towns. Known for its continuity of care and loyal client base, it offers high clinical standards and a genuinely team-focused culture. Facilities include two theatres, full imaging suite, in-house analysers, and excellent nursing support. The practice holds multiple accreditations including Silver Cat Friendly, Silver RWAF, Dog Friendly and Investors in the Environment. The Team You’ll be joining a close-knit group of experienced vets, a new graduate, skilled Schedule 3 nurses, and an efficient front-of-house team. Collaboration, knowledge sharing and funded CPD are actively encouraged, with access to wider support for complex cases. About You Experienced small animal vet confident with routine first-opinion work Keen to develop clinical skills and pursue CPD Team-oriented with a passion for high-quality patient care Package Salary up to £65,000 DOE 5 weeks’ holiday bank holidays birthday leave No OOH RCVS & VDS paid Pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave Relocation support Funded internal & external CPD Electric car scheme A fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, well-equipped practice that genuinely supports its people. 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 no: JOB-57366