First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Join a truly independent, family-run veterinary hospital where you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Our client combines the warm, personal touch of a close-knit team with the advanced facilities of a referral hospital. With RCVS Hospital status and multiple “Outstanding” awards, they take pride in providing high-quality, accessible care for their patients and a fantastic working environment for their team.

As they continue to grow, our client is looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team of vets, nurses, and support staff. You will play a key role in delivering excellent patient care and will have the opportunity to work alongside certificate holders in surgery, dermatology, and imaging.
You will also enjoy the chance to manage first opinion cases to a high standard while learning from experienced referral surgeons and using their exceptional facilities, including in-house MRI, CT, ultrasound, video endoscopy, and a DR X-ray suite. This is an ideal role if you are looking to develop your clinical interests while being part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

As part of their dedicated team, your day-to-day duties will include:

• Providing first opinion consultations and treatments to loyal clients

• Managing and working up your own cases with access to advanced diagnostic tools

• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the hospital, including referral specialists

• Maintaining excellent client communication and patient care standards

• Contributing ideas to improve workflows and enhance practice life

• Enjoying protected admin time and flexibility to shape your diary

Requirements

They are looking for someone who:

• Is a confident and caring communicator with a client-focused approach

• Is passionate about delivering the highest standard of clinical care

• Enjoys both consulting and developing their surgical and imaging skills

• Values teamwork, support, and shared learning

• Holds (or is working towards) an MRCVS qualification

• Thrives in a positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking practice

Benefits

Our client believes in creating a workplace that supports you, both professionally and personally.

• 4-day working week for an excellent work-life balance

• 1 in 7 Saturdays, with no OOH

• Attractive salary and pension package

• Accommodation available, if required

• Protected admin time built into each day

• Freedom to tailor your diary to suit your strengths and preferences

• Ongoing CPD and career development, encouraged and fully supported

If you are looking for a role where you can grow, feel appreciated, and make a real difference, all within a welcoming, family-run environment, they would love to hear from you.