Inspiring Vet Care
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Inspiring Vet Care
Inspiring vet care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At inspiring vet care, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
Straid Vets
For over 100 years, Straid Vets has been at the heart of the local community. Known for loyal clients, long-standing team members and a genuinely supportive atmosphere, we’re now looking for a confident and caring Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team.
Working Patterns
- Open to 4 or 5-day working patterns
- Mix of early and late shifts
- 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota
- No out-of-hours work
- Flexibility to swap shifts when needed
- Work across the Beaconsfield area
Everything You Need to Do Your Best Work
Our well-equipped practice includes:
- Three consultation rooms
- Separate cat and dog wards
- Prep and dental area with dental X-ray
- Fully equipped theatre
- Ultrasound
- Dedicated X-ray room
- In-house lab
- Comfortable staff areas
- Quiet admin office
- Weekly fruit and snacks
- Unlimited tea and coffee
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Varied Cases That Keep Things Interesting
- Balanced mix of consults and surgery
- Treating cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries
- Occasional exotic patients
- Routine procedures
- Orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue surgery
- Opportunity to develop a special interest or use existing certificate skills
Professional Growth
- Encourage autonomy, innovation and professional growth
- Fully supported through regular team discussions, shared learning and collaboration with other inspiring vet care practices and certificate holders
A Small Team with a Big Heart
- Friendly team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and receptionists
- RVNs actively involved in nurse consults and procedures
- Support local charities, including Alley Cat Rescue and Cats Protection
Why High Wycombe?
- Set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills
- Countryside living with excellent city connections
- Great shops, cafés and direct trains to London in under 30 minutes
- Ideal place to live, work and unwind
How We’ll Support You
- 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
- Collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
- 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
Commitment to Support
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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