At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team to provide top-notch care for small animals and enhance your clinical skills.
- Company: Hillman Vets, a supportive and collaborative veterinary practice in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Earn up to £65,000, enjoy 6.6 weeks holiday, and receive private medical insurance.
- Other info: Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while growing your career in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, with experience in medical and surgical cases.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Veterinary Surgeon – Lydon (Birmingham)
Salary up to £65,000 (DOE) with relocation allowance up to £5,000.
Location: Hillman Vets, Lydon Branch, Birmingham (occasional cover at Great Barr).
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, with a 1:5 Saturday morning shift (09:00‑12:30). No out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Work collaboratively with the practice team to deliver high‑standard patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.
Continue to develop clinical skills and interests, share knowledge with colleagues, and support the ongoing development of others.
Qualifications and Experience
- Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
- Experience in routine medical and surgical cases with growing confidence.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive approach to learning, openness to feedback and development.
- Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.
Benefits
- Salary up to £65,000 (DOE) with relocation allowance up to £5,000.
- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role‑relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
- A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.
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We think you need these skills to ace Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Time Management
Compassion
Flexibility
Organizational Skills
Adaptability
