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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Abivale Veterinary Group, Abingdon, Oxon, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £70,000 DOE

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Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000, plus Welcome Bonus up to £5,000


Are you searching for a career where every day feels rewarding and meaningful? At Abivale Veterinary Group, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you! We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team!
Our renowned veterinary group is a haven for animal enthusiasts, and we are proud to say that we offer an exceptional work environment that nurtures both professional growth and personal fulfilment.  Your day will be varied from consulting, operating and inpatient care. You would be required to handover to and from the night team and there will me some sole charge.

The rota will include working 4 days per week (equivalent to 36.5 hours) and, in addition, 2 Saturdays and 1 Sunday every 7 weeks taking it to a total of an average of 40 hours per week. There will be no out of hours with this role. We are also happy to consider part time and or flexible hours. 

Want to know more about us?


Here at Abivale we provide the highest quality veterinary services to our clients and their beloved pets, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We practice out of four surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage.
Abivale is a group of practices set in a beautiful part of South Oxfordshire, surrounded by local amenities, and everything that Oxfordshire has to offer, including good links to Oxford and London whilst still being close to the countryside. We have our own dedicated out of hours service and all our sites are RCVS accredited.

Come and join our fantastic team!


We have a supportive team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Nurses, Animal Nursing Assistants, Receptionists, and Admin Staff. We encourage the sharing of ideas and contributions on a clinical, and administrative level.

Cutting-Edge Expertise: At Abivale, we are committed to staying at the forefront of the veterinary world. Our state-of-the-art facilities boast the latest advancements, ensuring you have the resources to deliver top-notch care to our beloved animal companions.

Supportive Family Culture: We believe that the best teams are built on trust, collaboration, and camaraderie. When you join Abivale, you become part of a close-knit family that values teamwork and encourages open communication. Together, we create a warm and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard. 

Because our people matter


We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Your birthday as a paid day off
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

  • Wellbeing

  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • Non-accidental injury support

  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance 5 days paid pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Abivale Veterinary Group, Abingdon

    The Vineyard, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3NR, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Michael Middleton

    michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com