Full or Part-Time Small Animal Vet - Up to £70k

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to manage a balanced caseload of consultations and surgeries. The role focuses on continuity of care with options for specialization in inpatient care or surgery. The successful candidate will have at least two years of general practice experience and RCVS registration. The hospital offers a supportive environment with emphasis on professional development, well-being initiatives, and a competitive salary package up to £70,000 per annum.

Benefits

Five weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays

Relocation support

Employer pension contributions

Extensive CPD options

Access to counselling and stress management resources

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered and have minimum two years general practice experience.
• Confidence with routine neutering for cats and dogs is essential.
• Ability to perform advanced surgical procedures independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a balanced caseload of consultations and surgeries.
• Provide inpatient care or bias towards surgery as needed.
• Participate in a rota including weekend work with no night shifts.

Skills

Routine neutering for cats and dogs

Abdominal ultrasound skills

Exploratory laparotomy

Soft tissue surgery

Education

RCVS registration

At least two years of general practice experience

Job description

Key Details:

• Working Days: Full-time or part-time considered with flexible patterns
• Hours: 40 hours over 4–5 days, 1:4 Saturdays 8:30 am–2:00 pm, optional 1:15 Sundays 8:00 am–7:00 pm paid extra, no nights
• Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience
• Duties: Balanced caseload of consultations and surgeries, with scope to bias towards inpatient care or surgery

About the Role:

• Our client is seeking a capable Veterinary Surgeon to join a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital team.
• The role will be based entirely at the hospital to promote continuity of care.
• The successful candidate will manage a varied small animal caseload with an equal split of consulting and operating.
• A bias towards inpatient care or surgery may be supported.
• The rota includes a 1:4 Saturday and no nights due to a dedicated night team.
• There is paid optional Sunday daytime work.

About the Candidate:

• Candidates will be RCVS registered with at least two years of general practice experience.
• They will be confident with routine neutering for cats and dogs, including flank spays, standard dental procedures, and 15-minute consultations.
• They will be able to perform abdominal ultrasound, TFAST, and AFAST, and undertake exploratory laparotomy, splenectomy, GDV, gastrotomy, and enterotomy without support.
• The team welcomes discussion of individual clinical interests and will support further study, including certificates.

About the Package:

The package includes five weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave, relocation support, RCVS and VDS fees, employer pension contributions, life assurance, an e-car salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced equal family leave, and extensive CPD options. The practice places emphasis on wellbeing with personalised rotas, access to counselling, stress management resources, and regular wellbeing events.

About the Practice:

The practice operates a hospital and multi-site network with RCVS accreditation and a fully staffed 24/7 service. The hospital offers advanced facilities, including in-house CT, dental suites with dental X-ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO, TTA, Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment. The sites hold Cat Friendly status, with a Gold award at the hospital. Associates collaborate with certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and emergency and critical care, with regular case discussions and monthly team meetings.

The organisation promotes professional development through internal training and funded external CPD, alongside access to a broad network of specialists. The culture values inclusion, authenticity, and excellence. The location offers strong transport links, good schools, and access to countryside and city amenities.