Area Veterinary Surgeon - Hertfordshire

Purosearch; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Area Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a 4-day work week with no weekends or bank holidays, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful countryside. The successful candidate will mentor colleagues and maintain high clinical standards while enjoying an attractive salary of £68,000 plus various benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 3 x salary

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of veterinary experience.
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to high standards of animal care.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple practices with unique caseloads.
• Mentor and support colleagues while shaping clinical standards.
• Oversee clinical workflow and deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Veterinary care

Mentoring

Team collaboration

High standards of care

Job description

Area Veterinary Surgeon – Hertfordshire

Experience true variety and professional fulfilment as you work with passionate, multi-disciplinary teams in modern, well equipped clinics offering advanced diagnostics and diverse caseloads.

Achieve the perfect work-life balance with a four day week, no weekends, no out-of-hours, and no bank holidays, giving you more time to enjoy beautiful Hertfordshire’s countryside charm.

Grow, lead, and inspire as you mentor colleagues, shape clinical standards, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking veterinary community.

Enjoy an attractive salary of £68,000 plus a generous benefits package while working across four thriving Hertfordshire practices that value collaboration, growth, and clinical excellence.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and collaborative network across four well-established branches in Hertfordshire as an Area Vet Surgeon. This is the perfect role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys building relationships across different teams, and wants to work with a group of talented and passionate veterinary professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Each branch has strong Branch Partners and Lead Vets, supported by well-bonded teams of vets, nurses, and support staff who are passionate about what they do. You’ll be part of a region known for its excellent collaboration and community spirit, with vets who have special interests in dermatology, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. With access to modern facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory equipment, you’ll have everything you need to deliver high quality care and work up your cases to the highest standard.

Set in beautiful Hertfordshire, this role combines professional development with an enviable lifestyle, close to London yet surrounded by green countryside and charming market towns.

Responsibilities

You will work across multiple practices, each with its own unique caseload and character, providing a wide range of clinical experiences.

You will mentor and support colleagues, help shape clinical standards, and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Oversee the clinical workflow and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality veterinary care.

Requirements

At least 3 years of veterinary experience.

Confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to high standards of animal care.

The Rota

• Full time position
• 4 day week
• No weekends, out-of-hours or bank holidays

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Salary of £68,000 per annum
• Generous CPD allowance
• Health cash plan
• RCVS, VDS & BVA fees covered
• Life assurance 3 x salary
• Private medical insurance
• Sabbaticals
• Employee discounts
• Plus much more

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply