GBP 55K - 60K

Global Veterinary Careers; Molesey; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Long weekends every fortnight

No out-of-hours

Job summary

East Molesey-based independent small animal practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with around 4 years UK small animal experience to join a supportive team. Enjoy clinical freedom and a varied caseload with no weekends, no OOH, and long weekends every fortnight.

Salary up to £60,000 DOE, with a chance to contribute to ongoing clinical excellence in a well-established group that values patient care over targets.

Qualifications

• Around 4 years UK small animal experience.
• Ability to manage a varied first-opinion caseload.
• Enjoys both consulting and surgical work.
• Works well within a close-knit team.
• Delivers exceptional client and patient care.
• Seeking a long-term role within an independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion medicine and surgery with a busy caseload.
• Make clinical decisions in the best interests of patients.
• Collaborate with a team of vets and nurses for continuity of care.
• Contribute to a supportive, non-corporate practice culture.

Skills

Small animal experience

Clinical freedom

First-opinion caseload management

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon Job | Independent Small Animal Practice | East Molesey | Up to £60,000 | NO Weekends

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice – East Molesey, Surrey
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 DOE | No Weekends | No OOH | Long Weekends Every Fortnight

Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can enjoy clinical freedom, a supportive team, and an excellent work-life balance?

An established, independent veterinary practice in East Molesey, Surrey is looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon with around 4 years UK small animal experience to join their friendly and highly experienced team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a practice that has been caring for pets for over 50 years and prides itself on putting patients before profits. As part of a respected independent veterinary group, you'll enjoy the freedom to make clinical decisions based on what's best for your patients, without corporate targets or restrictions.

The Role

This is a busy and rewarding first-opinion position that offers a genuine variety of medicine and surgery.

The practice sees a high caseload, with at least four surgical procedures each day alongside aconsulting schedule, making it ideal for a vet that enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to continue developing their clinical skills.

Two vets on shift per day and three to four nurses each day, allowing excellent collaboration and continuity of care.

Working Pattern

• Two-week rolling rota
• Alternate long weekends with Friday and Monday off every fortnight
• Shift pattern:
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • 10:30am – 7:00pm
• No weekend work
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Additional weekend or OOH shifts available if you would like to boost your earnings

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Has around 4 yearssmall animal experience
• Is confident managing a varied first-opinion caseload
• Enjoys both consulting and surgery
• Works well within a close-knit team
• Delivers exceptional client and patient care
• Is looking for a long‑term role within an independent practice

Why Join This Practice?

You'll become part of a genuinely independent veterinary group that believes its clinicians should have the freedom to make decisions based solely on the needs of their patients. The team has built an outstanding reputation for compassionate care and has over 250 years of combined veterinary experience across the group.

Benefits include:

• Salary of £55,000–£60,000 DOE
• Independent practice with genuine clinical freedom
• No weekends or routine OOH
• Long weekends every fortnight
• Busy surgical caseload with excellent case continuity
• Supportive team environment with experienced nurses and vets
• Established client base and varied medical and surgical workload
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts if desired
• RCVS‑accredited practice committed to high clinical standards