Full-Time Vet - Stratford Upon Avon

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Stratford-upon-Avon

Ark Veterinary Practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive Small Animal Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is a strong opportunity for a candidate who values a 4-day week, no out-of-hours work, and a well-established team environment. The role offers a balanced workload in a location with excellent transport links and easy access to both town and countryside.

Key Details

- Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

- Start Date: Available immediately

- Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time applications welcomed

- Working Week: 4-day working week for full-time vets

- Weekends: Saturday mornings on a rota basis, currently 1 in 4

- OOH: None

- Salary: £40,000 to £65,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience

- Enhanced remuneration may be available for additional qualifications, specialist interests or areas of expertise

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a well-supported first-opinion role with scope to develop your clinical interests while working alongside an experienced team. The practice places real emphasis on professional growth, CPD and certificate support, alongside a working pattern designed to support work-life balance.

About the Role

You will join a team of 4 Vets, 6 Nurses, 1 VCA, a dedicated Reception Team and an experienced Practice Manager. The practice is looking for a friendly, conscientious and highly motivated Veterinary Surgeon to contribute to its high standard of clinical care and customer service.

The role is suitable for both full-time and part-time candidates, with flexible working considered. Full-time vets work a 4-day week, with Saturday mornings on a rota basis and no out-of-hours commitment.

The practice is happy to support areas of interest or specialism and actively encourages CPD, further qualifications and certificate study. Enhanced remuneration may be available for candidates with additional qualifications or specialist expertise.

About the Practice

This is a high-quality Small Animal Practice that has been serving the local community since 1992. Recent refurbishment has created a modern and welcoming environment, including a new reception area with dedicated cat waiting space, a new dispensary, a dedicated quiet cat ward and new laboratory facilities.

The practice holds Silver ISFM Cat Friendly Status, Dogs Trust Dog Friendly Status and RCVS Practice Standards Accreditation. Equipment includes digital X-ray, dental X-ray, a high-specification ultrasound scanner, extensive in-house laboratory facilities and laparoscopic surgical equipment.

The team culture is described as warm and friendly, with a close-knit atmosphere and a strong focus on colleague wellbeing. The practice also supports the local community through sponsorship of teams, events and work with local schools.

Working in Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon offers a practical base for veterinary professionals who want access to a market town setting with strong transport links. The area combines local amenities, nearby countryside and good commuter connections, which may suit candidates looking to balance work with access to surrounding towns and cities.

Benefits

- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

- £1,750 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave

- Additional funding available for relevant qualifications

- RCVS fees paid

- Two additional professional memberships paid

- Westfield Health Plan including Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Buy and sell annual leave scheme

- On-site parking

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

This is a general first-opinion Small Animal Practice. The practice is also happy to support any area of interest or specialism.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No out-of-hours work is required.

Is flexible working available?

Yes. Full-time or part-time applications are welcomed, and flexible working is considered.

What facilities does the practice offer?

The practice includes a new reception area with dedicated cat waiting space, a new dispensary, a quiet cat ward, new laboratory facilities, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, a high-specification ultrasound scanner, extensive in-house laboratory facilities and laparoscopic surgical equipment.

What support will be available?

You will join an experienced team of Vets, Nurses, a VCA, a dedicated Reception Team and a Practice Manager. The practice also actively supports CPD, further qualifications and certificate study.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive role with genuine work-life balance, this opportunity is well worth your consideration. Please apply to find out more.

Job Reference No: JN-35593