Veterinary Surgeon

Full-Time or Part-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, truly independent veterinary practice with a long-standing reputation within its local community.

The practice has built strong relationships with generations of clients and prides itself on delivering high standards of patient care within a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team, including eight Registered Veterinary Nurses and a strong wider support team.

The practice is owned and managed by directors who remain actively involved in the day-to-day clinical running of the business, creating a supportive environment where individual interests and clinical development are actively encouraged.

The Role

This is a varied first-opinion veterinary position involving a combination of consultations, diagnostic imaging, medical work-ups and surgical procedures.

Surgery is predominantly soft tissue, although there may be opportunities to develop and expand orthopaedic services if the successful candidate has relevant experience and interests.

The role will involve some sole-charge responsibility, so candidates must be confident and competent in carrying out a range of first-opinion soft tissue procedures, including:

• Routine neutering, including large spays.
• Lump removals.
• Dentistry.
• Abdominal emergencies, including caesareans, enterotomies, cystotomies and pyometras.

Strong communication skills are essential, with a focus on maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering consistently high standards of patient care.

Working Hours

• Full-time hours are based on four weekdays per week.
• A mixture of shifts between 8:30am–5:00pm and 8:30am–7:00pm.
• Three in five Saturday mornings on a rota.
• Part-time applications will also be considered, although participation in the Saturday rota is essential.
• No out-of-hours work.
  
  The practice uses external providers for OOH cover.

Benefits Include

• Five weeks' annual holiday, plus additional time off over the festive period.
• Annual CPD allowance, with further development opportunities considered on an individual basis.
• RCVS fees paid.
• Excellent staff discounts.
• Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Accommodation available if required.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests and areas of expertise.

The Ideal Candidate

The practice is looking for a confident and capable Veterinary Surgeon with good first-opinion experience and the surgical competence to manage routine and more complex soft tissue procedures.

You will need to be comfortable with some sole-charge work, have excellent communication skills and enjoy building long-term relationships with clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely independent practice where clinical quality, teamwork and continuity of care remain at the heart of everything they do.