Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Are you a kind, conscientious, and enthusiastic vet looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, progressive environment? Sprinz & Nash Vets are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at our busy first opinion hospital in Thame, with some work at our branch surgeries in Princes Risborough and Chinnor.

What We’re Offering

• A full-time role (40 hours/week) – part-time or flexible hours will also be happily considered.
• No out-of-hours work – covered by VetsNow.
• Weekday in-patient care managed in-house to ensure continuity and the highest standards of care.
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
• A varied caseload and the chance to develop your clinical interests, including support for those pursuing further qualifications or certificates.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, with excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Team-focused, with a collaborative approach to case management.
• Keen to grow professionally and contribute positively to our practice culture.
• Whether you're an experienced vet or early in your career, you’ll be supported by a team that loves to learn and enjoys working together.

About Us

Sprinz & Nash is a long-established practice with a modern outlook, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and within easy reach of Oxford and London. Our Thame hospital is well-equipped with:

• Dental x-ray
• Endoscopy and ultrasound
• Digital radiography
• In-house lab
• Separate dog, cat and isolation wards

We’re proud of our experienced team, which includes certificate holders in surgery and medicine, and a supportive nursing team—two of whom also hold certificates. We’re committed to personal development, team camaraderie, and the highest standards of veterinary care. Outside of work, we enjoy social gatherings and regularly participate in charity and team-building events.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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 with 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Sprinz and Nash - Thame

23 Wellington Street, Thame, Thame, OX9 3BW, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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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

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