Area Veterinary Surgeon - Oxford
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-54861-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Area Role (Oxford)
• Variety & Stability – Enjoy the security of a permanent role while working across multiple practices with diverse teams and caseloads
• Fantastic Facilities – Access to well-equipped RCVS accredited practices, plus a 24-hour site undergoing expansion to include a CT suite, extra theatre, and new consult room
• Work-Life Balance – Full-time 4-day week with 1 in 6 weekends (part-time options available), with rotas planned well in advance
• Great Location – Based in the historic city of Oxford, offering culture, green spaces, and excellent transport links to London and beyond
• Generous Benefits Package – Excellent salary up to £55,000, relocation support and £5,000 car allowance
Are you looking for the stability of a permanent role but also crave variety, challenge, and new experiences?
I have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our client in Oxford as an Area Veterinary Surgeon, working across multiple practices in the region.
What makes this role different?
• Variety & Experience – Work across several well-established practices, each with their own dedicated teams and diverse caseloads
• Career Development – Influence and support colleagues while strengthening your own skills
• Excellent Facilities – All practices are well-equipped with the latest technology. Two are RCVS accredited, and the third—a 24-hour practice—is undergoing an exciting expansion, soon to feature an additional theatre, new consult room, and a CT suite
Why Oxford?
Oxford is a vibrant and historic city, world-renowned for its beautiful architecture, green spaces, and of course the University of Oxford. The city offers the perfect balance of culture, leisure, and convenience — from museums, theatres, and restaurants to excellent schools and transport links. With the Cotswolds nearby and London just under an hour by train, Oxford is a fantastic base for both work and lifestyle.
What to Expect
• A structured rota planned in advance, ensuring a balance of organisation and variety
• A full-time role working 4 days per week, plus 1 in 6 weekends
• Part-time opportunities available
About You
• Passionate about delivering high-quality small animal care
• Comfortable working both in a team environment and as sole charge
• Experienced and confident in routine surgeries
• RCVS registered (or eligible to register)
• A positive, proactive approach with a drive to learn and develop
This is a rare chance to fast-track your career, broaden your experience, and work with an incredible, supportive team — all while enjoying everything that Oxford has to offer.
For an informal chat or to learn more, please get in touch – I would love to hear from you!
The Package:
• Excellent salary up to £55,000 (FTE)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff Discount
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support
• £5,000 car allowance for the trial, and if the trial converts into a perm role, and you do over 10,000 business miles, they would offer this role a car if a car is required instead of an allowance
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
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-54861