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 family-like atmosphere, we’re now looking for a confident and caring Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team.

Our well-equipped practice includes three consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, a prep and dental area with dental X-ray, a fully equipped theatre, ultrasound, dedicated X-ray room and an in-house lab. We also make space for you to unwind, with comfortable staff areas, a quiet admin office and the all-important weekly fruit and snacks alongside unlimited tea and coffee.

You’ll enjoy a balanced mix of consults and surgery, treating cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with the occasional exotic patient too. Alongside routine procedures, we carry out orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue surgery, with plenty of opportunity to develop a special interest or use existing certificate skills.

We encourage autonomy, innovation and professional growth. Whether you want to expand services or pursue further qualifications, you’ll be fully supported through regular team discussions, shared learning and collaboration with other IVC practices and certificate holders.

Our friendly team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and receptionists work closely together, with RVNs actively involved in nurse consults and procedures. We also take pride in supporting local charities, including Alley Cat Rescue and Cats Protection, because caring extends beyond the clinic walls.

We’re open to 4 or 5-day working patterns, with a mix of early and late shifts to keep things fair and flexible. There’s a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota, no out-of-hours work, and flexibility to swap shifts when needed. You’ll work across the Beaconsfield area.

Set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, High Wycombe offers countryside living with excellent city connections. With great shops, cafés and direct trains to London in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal place to live, work and unwind.

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 -

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave

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

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees 

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

£0 - £75,000 a year