Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Are you an experienced vet ready to explore your clinical interests, develop new skills, and feel genuinely valued at work?

Our client is a fast-growing small animal practice with a dedicated team that includes a highly experienced full-time vet, a supportive practice owner with advanced certificates in surgery and emergency medicine, and a regular locum. With a broad caseload including exotics and advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, this is an ideal setting to grow professionally.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical and non-clinical team that encourages ongoing development. With access to referrals, mentoring, and modern facilities (dental x-ray, multiparameter monitoring, surgical instrumentation, etc.), there is excellent scope to follow individual clinical interests—whether that’s imaging, cardiology, internal medicine, or exotics.

Key Responsibilities

• Consultations and routine surgical procedures
• Clinical case management and occasional sole charge
• Collaboration with a skilled nursing team and visiting specialists
• Participation in a shared Saturday morning rota (1 in 4)
• Uphold high standards of patient and client care

Candidate Requirements

• A qualified and confident Veterinary Surgeon
• At least 2 years’ experience in small animal practice preferred
• Interests in medicine, imaging, or exotics welcomed
• A team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with sole charge and independent decision-making

Why Join Them?

They offer a healthy work-life balance, with a 4-day working week, no out-of-hours, and structured daily schedules that include protected admin time and a proper lunch break. The last consult is at 6pm, with closing time at 7pm, ensuring vets typically finish between 6:15 and 6:30pm.

Benefits Include:

• Salary from £45,000–£65,000 DOE
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate support
• RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid
• Paid annual car park pass
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Staff discounts at partner retailers

Whether your passion lies in surgery, medicine, or exotics, this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

Join the team and be part of a practice that values professional growth, high clinical standards, and a supportive work environment. Apply today!

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