Veterinary Surgeon – Surgical Focus | Independent Practice | Starting July
4-Day Week | No OOH | £50,000+ DOE | Exceptional Work-Life Balance

My client, a respected independent veterinary practice, is seeking a confident and compassionate vet with a keen interest in surgery to join their close-knit team from July. This is a rare opportunity to work in one of the last independently owned practices in the region—where team wellbeing, clinical freedom, and personalised care are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role at a Glance:

4-day week with 3 dedicated surgical days

Only 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am–12pm

No Sundays, Bank Holidays, or Out of Hours

20-minute consultations

Starting salary of £50,000 with room to grow

Generous CPD budget and full encouragement to pursue areas of interest

Structured daily schedule with protected admin time, proper lunch breaks, and morning/evening team catch-ups built into the diary

The Practice:
This modern, progressive clinic has recently invested in upgraded equipment, including:

Digital radiography

Advanced ultrasound

Multi-parameter monitoring

Tonopen

Syringe driver

Phovia light therapy

Their team-first ethos means a healthy culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and continuous development. Everyone—from the vets and nurses to reception and management—plays an essential role in shaping the practice’s direction.

The Ideal Candidate:

Strong interest or experience in surgery

Enjoys mentoring and supporting the development of others

Values long-term client and patient relationships

Brings emotional intelligence, clear communication, and clinical confidence

Comfortable discussing treatment plans and pricing with clarity and empathy

Open to personal and professional growth through feedback and reflection

Interested in progressing into a leadership role (if desired)

What You’ll Be Joining:

A team of 5 vets (3.5 FTE) with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, ultrasound, behaviour, exotic and emergency care

5 RVNs with individual strengths including behaviour and diabetes, all fully utilised and empowered

3 exceptional ANAs ensuring smooth, efficient workflow behind the scenes

A proactive, intuitive reception team that understands the needs of both clients and colleagues

A supportive Practice Manager who prioritises people as much as process

Regular behaviour consults and collaboration with visiting orthopaedic specialists

Separate cat/rabbit and dog wards to minimise patient stress

Bi-monthly 1:1s to ensure your voice is always heard

Perks & Benefits:

25 days of annual leave, increasing annually after year two (up to 30 days)

Generous sick pay

Work anniversary gifts

Health Cash Plan (covering dental, physio, optical, and more)

Cycle to Work scheme