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FTC Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

VetPartners


Job Location:

Gloucester - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 55000 - 65000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

12 month Fixed Term - Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

The Opportunity

Wood Veterinary Group is recruiting Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join its recently redeveloped RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in Gloucester. Following completion of a major hospital refurbishment in November 2024 the practice offers modern facilities advanced diagnostics and the support of a large multidisciplinary veterinary team.

Key Highlights

  • Large Small Animal Hospital with 20-vet team
  • Newly refurbished hospital with:
    • 4 operating theatres
    • Dedicated dental suite
    • Imaging suite
    • New CT scanner
    • In-house laboratory with dedicated technicians
  • Support from certificate holders and vets with varied clinical interests
  • Dedicated on-site OOH team providing 24-hour patient care
  • Excellent progression opportunities within a hospital environment


Role Details

  • Salary: 55000 to 65000 FTE (DOE & qualifications)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Full-time and part-time applications welcomed
  • Open to all experience levels
  • Flexible working options considered
  • Primarily based at the main hospital with potential branch consulting
  • Weekend rota:
    • 1 in 4 or 2 in 8 weekends
    • Time off in lieu provided
  • No out-of-hours requirement


About you

  • Enthusiastic and collaborative team player
  • Passionate about delivering excellent first-opinion care
  • Interested in developing within a busy referral-style hospital setting
  • Strong client communication skills


Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
  • 1750 annual CPD allowance
  • RCVS membership paid
  • Two additional professional memberships funded
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Health Shield healthcare cash plan
  • Life insurance
  • Optional private medical insurance
  • Company sick pay
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Funded further qualifications
  • Volunteering day
  • Career development opportunities
  • Access to VetPartners learning networking and special interest groups


Location

Quedgeley Gloucester with excellent motorway access and close proximity to the Cotswolds.

Contact: Emma McEwan:



Required Experience:

Contract


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VetPartners is built on the philosophy 'Join Us Stay You'. We provide benefits of infrastructure, allowing vets control of decisions and patient care.

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