Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 16, 2025
  • Expiration date
    October 16, 2026

Job Description

Are you ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind and enjoy breathtaking views while making a real difference? Come and join a practice that truly values its people, in a stunning rural setting surrounded by natural beauty.

Since 2005, this practice has been providing exceptional care for pets and their owners. What began as a small, mixed practice has grown into a dedicated small animal practice, steadily expanding along with their reputation for excellent care. Their location offers a refreshing change of pace-away from traffic jams, in a peaceful area where you’ll spend more time outdoors and less time commuting.

They are a friendly, supportive team, and they believe that happy staff equals happy pets. They are committed to providing the very best for the animals in their care and are always striving to improve the services they offer. Whether it’s investing in the latest equipment, streamlining processes, or simply ensuring everyone feels supported, they are focused on growth and improvement.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a veterinarian in this practice, you’ll:

  • Be part of a passionate, friendly, and collaborative team

  • Contribute to meaningful cases and the ongoing development of the practice

  • Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a 4-day workweek and no out-of-hours shifts

  • Work in a fully equipped practice with the latest technology and resources

  • Have access to ongoing professional development, with support for further certifications and CPD

Your Responsibilities

As a key member of the team, you’ll be involved in:

  • Consulting with clients, diagnosing cases, and offering advice

  • Performing routine and advanced surgeries, with opportunities to develop your skills in orthopaedics and diagnostics

  • Building lasting relationships with clients and patients

  • Contributing to practice growth by suggesting new ideas to improve patient care

  • Enjoying a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and everyone pitches in

What They’re Looking For

They’re searching for a passionate and enthusiastic vet with:

  • Experience as a qualified vet (ideal but not essential-enthusiasm is key!)

  • Completed or currently completing your VetGDP

  • A genuine interest in being part of a small, close-knit team

  • Strong communication skills and a caring, compassionate nature

  • A positive attitude and willingness to dive into all aspects of practice life

What They Offer

They take care of their team, and it shows in the benefits they provide:

  • Competitive salary (£40,000 – £65,000 depending on experience)

  • 5.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays, with time off in lieu of any bank holiday worked

  • No set CPD budget-they actively support your development, including funding for certifications

  • Payment of your professional fees (RCVS, VDS, and one subscription of your choice)

  • Monthly car allowance and generous winter tyre allowance

  • Private health insurance

  • Visa sponsorship, if needed

  • Pension scheme

Life in the Countryside

Their rural location offers an incredible lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re into hiking, mountain biking, trail running, or wild swimming, you’ll never run out of ways to explore the natural beauty around you. And with the option to pop into the city when needed, you get the perfect balance of tranquillity and urban access.

When they’re not working, you’ll find them enjoying good food, local drinks, and team bonding moments that often involve lots of laughs and the occasional celebration.

Ready to Join Them?

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, they’d love to hear from you! Apply today or reach out for a friendly, no-pressure chat to learn more.

This practice is more than just a place to work-it’s a family, and they can’t wait to welcome you into it.