Thinking About Joining Our Team?

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Arvonia Vets Cheltenham are looking for a small animal vet to join our friendly team to work between our three sites at The Reddings, Gloucester Road and Churchdown. The successful candidate will be at a stage of their career where they have some sound experience under their belt, an interest in imaging and medicine would be preferable. We are looking for a vet who is confident working both autonomously and who thrives in a team environment, values excellent clinical care, and is eager to contribute to and grow within our vibrant team. The candidate would need to be competent in managing routine surgery and medical cases. All our sites have support from Registered or student Veterinary nurses. We have laboratory equipment at all three sites, our main branch at the Reddings has a 64 Slice CT scanner, radiography and ultrasound. Dental radiography will be available at our Churchdown branch from Winter 2026 and our Gloucester Road branch will be undergoing a full refurbishment in 2027. Two of our vets are working towards post graduate certificates in surgery and ophthalmology. At Arvonia we are keen to invest in both our staff and equipment to be able to provide the best treatment for our patients. We are always open to new ideas to improve our patient and client care. 

Team & Culture:

  • Proud to be part of VetThing 
  • 5 full-time vets with diverse interests (surgery, ophthalmology, medicine)
  • Loyal client base and well-equipped branch facilities
  • Regular paid-for social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings
  • A genuinely supportive practice environment where your input matters
  • CPD encouraged and supported, including certificates. 

Schedule & Salary:

  • 4 days/week, 8:30am–7pm (Mon–Fri)
  • 1 in 5 Saturdays (8:30am–5pm) with a day off in lieu
  • 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays pro rata
  • No out of hours. 
  • Salary: £45K–£65K DOE

Qualifications

  • Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
  • Ideally a good level of veterinary experience or certificate is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Become a part of our share in our success scheme 
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid 
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter via email to Karen & Kirsty at admin@cheltenhamvets.co.uk