Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: From £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team.
Working Pattern
- 40-hour week worked across 4 weekdays
- 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (08:30–13:00) with additional pay
- No other weekend work
- No bank holiday or out-of-hours commitments
- Out-of-hours service fully covered by the RCVS-accredited provider
Annual Leave
- 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays (equivalent to 240 hours)
Clinical Support and Workload
- 20-minute consultation appointments as standard
- Flexibility to extend consultation times for complex cases and euthanasia appointments
- Dedicated admin time built into each working day
- Protected, paid one-hour lunch break (working days are 10 hours in total)
Practice Facilities
We are a dog-friendly and cat-friendly accredited practice, with our clinical setup, rota planning, and handling techniques centred around patient welfare.
Facilities include:
- Digital X-ray
- Dental X-ray
- High-quality ultrasound machine
- In-house IDEXX laboratory
- Two operating theatres
- Three consultation rooms
- Separate euthanasia suite
- Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards
We also offer:
- Regular laser therapy clinics
- Intra-articular joint injection services
- Visiting orthopaedic specialists
- Visiting advanced diagnostic imaging services
Team and Development
You will be working alongside:
- Two experienced Veterinary Surgeons, including an Advanced Practitioner in Ophthalmology
- Vets currently working towards certificates in General Practice and Soft Tissue Surgery
- Four Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
- One Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)
This role would particularly suit a candidate with an interest in diagnostic imaging or cardiology, although we welcome applications from vets with all clinical interests and are committed to supporting professional development wherever possible.
CPD and Benefits
- 5 days' CPD leave annually
- £2,000 CPD allowance
- Regular in-house CPD sessions and journal clubs
- Ongoing wellbeing and support meetings with management
- Gym membership with Anytime Fitness
- Free on-site parking
We are committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where professional development, patient care, and staff wellbeing are equally valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
