Flexible Small Animal Vet Surgeon — 12‑Month Contract

purovets; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Generous CPD allowance

Clinical mentoring

Job summary

purovets in Stevenage is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers 30–40 hours per week with flexible options and no out-of-hours work, alongside a supportive team and access to specialist certificate holders.

You will manage a broad first-opinion caseload, including medical investigations, inpatient care, diagnostics and surgery, with opportunities to develop clinical interests.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon with at least two years small animal experience.
• Confident managing medical cases, routine and emergency surgery.
• Strong communication and compassionate patient care.
• Able to work collaboratively within a busy veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Handle first-opinion cases, medical investigations, and inpatient care.
• Perform routine and emergency surgeries as required.
• Contribute to diagnostics and patient management.
• Provide support and supervision within clinical team.

Skills

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

First-opinion clinical skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Job description

purovets in Stevenage is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers 30–40 hours per week with flexible options and no out-of-hours work, alongside a supportive team and access to specialist certificate holders.

You will manage a broad first-opinion caseload, including medical investigations, inpatient care, diagnostics and surgery, with opportunities to develop clinical interests.