Veterinary Surgeon

As a Vet you will be accountable for patient care within the clinic, whilst ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance.

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with a keen interest in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging, looking for an opportunity to develop your clinical interests within a busy 24-hour hospital?

At Medivet Woodstock 24 Hour Centre, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working through complex cases, developing diagnostic skills and providing high-quality patient care, with a particular focus on internal medicine and diagnostic imaging.
Working alongside our experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons and nurses, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the hospital, helping to provide continuity of care for our patients from admission and investigation through to treatment, recovery and discharge.

The Role
Woodstock is a busy 24-hour hospital, offering an excellent variety of medical and surgical cases. This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys the diversity of hospital work and is keen to build on their clinical interests while maintaining a varied caseload.

Your responsibilities will include:
Managing medical cases, with opportunities to develop a particular interest in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging.
Working collaboratively with our Veterinary Surgeons and nursing team to ensure excellent continuity of care for hospitalised patients.
Performing consultations and routine surgical procedures as part of a varied clinical role.
Contributing to the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cases.
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our busy 24-hour hospital.
Communicating effectively with colleagues and clients to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Sharing clinical knowledge and contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment.

About You
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:
Is a qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon, registered with the RCVS.
Has a genuine interest in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging.
Enjoys working up cases and developing diagnostic and clinical skills.
Is confident with consultations and routine surgical work, or keen to continue developing these skills.
Values teamwork and recognises the importance of continuity of care in a 24-hour hospital.
Is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to providing excellent patient and client care.
We welcome applications from Veterinary Surgeons at different stages of their careers who share our enthusiasm for hospital medicine and collaborative working.

Working Pattern
Four-day working week, with shifts of 9 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break.
Weekend rota: 1 in 6 full weekends, or 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays.
Participation in the bank holiday rota, typically 1–3 bank holidays per year.
Participation in the on-call rota, approximately 1–3 times per year.