GBP 50K - 60K

GV Careers Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

6.6 weeks annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Annual Wellness Allowance

Unlimited CPD and certificates

On-site CT scanner

Job summary

GV Careers Limited is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a small animal practice in the United Kingdom. The role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience, with flexible hours, no out-of-hours commitments and on-site CT scanner.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of three vets, with 4+ years of experience preferred and opportunities to develop certificates while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration or eligibility.
• Around 5+ years of small animal experience.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to pursue certificates and professional development.
• Interest in medicine, surgery, imaging or diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and deliver high standard of care.
• Work cases up thoroughly in a first-opinion setting.
• Develop surgical skills or broader clinical interests.
• Collaborate with a team of three vets to support patient care.
• Shape your role around personal strengths and clinical interests.

Skills

RCVS registration

5+ years small animal experience

Caseload management

Excellent communication

Teamwork / collaborative

Willingness for professional develop

Interest in medicine, surgery, imaging

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Practice | Up to £70,000 DOE | Flexible Hours | No OOH | CT Scanner On Site

Competitive Salary | Full or Part-Time | No Out-of-Hours | Certificate Support | Modern Facilities

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a practice where your wellbeing, professional development and clinical interests are genuinely valued? This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive small animal practice committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care while providing an excellent work-life balance.

Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time position, you'll become part of a collaborative team that encourages growth, values every voice and gives you the freedom to develop your career in the direction you choose.

The Role

This is a varied first-opinion Veterinary Surgeon position where you'll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, work cases up thoroughly and deliver the highest standard of care.

The practice is ideally seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with 4+ years of experience who is confident working independently. However, experienced clinicians with a strong all-round skillset or a particular passion for surgery are both encouraged to apply.

You'll be joining an established team of three experienced Veterinary Surgeons, all with strong medicine and consulting skills, including one vet with a surgical bias. The team is happy to welcome either an experienced all-rounder or someone looking to utilise and further develop their surgical expertise.

The practice offers flexibility around your clinical interests, whether your passion lies in consulting, surgery, internal medicine, imaging or developing a specialist service. You'll be supported to shape a role that suits your strengths while working alongside an experienced and welcoming team.

The Practice

You'll be joining a modern, well-equipped small animal practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

The practice offers excellent facilities, including an on-site CT scanner, allowing clinicians to investigate and manage a wide range of cases in-house while maintaining a friendly, supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues.

You'll become part of a collaborative team that enjoys working together, values open communication and is committed to continuous improvement.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Around 5+ years of small animal experience
• Confidence managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• A passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative approach to teamwork
• A desire to continue developing your clinical skills
• An interest in medicine, surgery, imaging or diagnostics would be welcomed, with both all-rounders or with a particular clinical-biased vets encouraged to apply

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team and wants to make a genuine difference to patients and clients.

Working Pattern

• Full-time or part-time considered
• Flexible working options available
• No out-of-hours commitments
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
• Excellent work-life balance

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000-£70,000 DOE
• The upper end of the salary range is available for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon, Senior Veterinary Surgeon or Certificate Holder
• Pension contributions
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Annual Wellness Allowance
• Unlimited CPD and career development opportunities
• Full support for certificates and further qualifications
• Genuine clinical freedom to develop your interests
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive team environment
• Excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours
• Modern facilities including an on-site CT scanner

Why Join This Practice?

Supportive & Collaborative Team - Work alongside three experienced vets who enjoy sharing knowledge and delivering exceptional patient care.

Excellent Clinical Facilities - Benefit from modern equipment, including an on-site CT scanner, enabling you to work cases up to a high standard.

Career Development Without Limits - Benefit from unlimited CPD, certificate support and genuine opportunities to progress into senior or leadership roles.

Excellent Work-Life Balance - Enjoy predictable working hours, flexible working options and no out-of-hours commitments.

Wellbeing Matters - Take advantage of healthcare benefits and an Annual Wellness Allowance designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing.