Euthanasia Veterinary Surgeon

Menlo Park Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary service in the UK is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a mobile role focusing on home euthanasia and end-of-life care. This position allows for a minimum of 24 hours per week, with a flexible schedule and supportive team culture. Candidates should have at least 5 years of UK experience, be confident in working sole charge, and have excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, quarterly profit share, generous holiday, and a relaxed working environment.

Benefits

Quarterly profit share

Company car

Five weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years' UK experience ideally in a veterinary role.
• Comfortable with cannulation.
• Physically fit and comfortable lifting pets when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits focused on euthanasia and end-of-life support.
• Be available for a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Work sole charge throughout.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and emotionally intelligent approach

Confident working sole charge

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Home Euthanasia - Mobile Role

An established, independent veterinary service specialising exclusively in home euthanasia and end-of-life care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit, supportive team. This is a unique opportunity for a vet looking for a slower pace of practice, longer appointments, and a genuinely meaningful client focus, within a non-corporate environment.

Salary

£24 per hour FTE + profit share

Location

Hampshire. This is a mobile role covering the local area. A company car is available via a central business park hub, and all current team members live within 10–20 minutes of the coverage area. A full UK driving licence is essential.

The Role

• Full‑time or part‑time position, with a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Typical working hours are 9am to 6pm, with flexibility where possible.
• 1 in 4 Saturdays worked as a full visit day.
• No Sundays, no Bank Holidays, and no formal out‑of‑hours.
• Sole‑charge role throughout.
• On average, 4 visits per day with long appointment blocks of 1–2 hours.
• Generous travel time built into the working day.
• Entirely home‑visit based, focused on euthanasia and end‑of‑life support.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally 5+ years’ UK experience.
• Confident working sole charge.
• Comfortable with cannulation.
• Excellent communication skills and bedside manner.
• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Physically fit and comfortable lifting pets when required.
• Open to a role focused on client care rather than clinical progression.

Practice Overview

• Independent, boutique veterinary service founded in 2020.
• Intentionally small, with plans to remain at three to four vets maximum.
• Outstanding local reputation with excellent client feedback and reviews.
• Approximately 50% of work comes from veterinary referrals, with the remainder via word of mouth and advertising.
• Supported by experienced RVNs and care coordinators trained in end‑of‑life support.
• Quality‑led service with long appointments and unrushed care.

Culture and Working Environment

• Relaxed and informal management style.
• Supportive, family‑oriented team culture.
• Strong work‑life balance with genuine flexibility for personal commitments.
• Open and approachable leadership with direct access to the owners.
• A very different way of practising veterinary medicine, centred on compassionate care.
• £24 per hour FTE.
• Quarterly profit share of 2% of net profits, pro rata after six months.
• Five weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with no Bank Holiday working.
• Pension scheme with 3% employer and 5% employee contribution.
• Sick pay of four weeks at full pay post‑probation, followed by 70% pay for up to twelve weeks.
• Free euthanasia and cremation for own pets.
• Company car available.
• Informal flexibility built into the role.

Next steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on 0113 5129626.