Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon - Hemel Hempstead

Supreme Search Specialists; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45,000–£75,000

20–30 hours per week

Flexible working days

No OOH

No Sundays

20-minute consultations

Generous CPD allowance

Career development opportunities

Contributory pension

Varied caseload

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists seeks a Veterinary Surgeon for Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. This part-time role offers 20–30 hours per week with flexible days, no OOH or Sundays, and a balanced mix of medicine and surgery in a friendly practice.

The ideal candidate will have UK small animal GP experience, be RCVS registered or eligible, and enjoy building strong client relationships while contributing to CPD within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Minimum UK small animal general practice experience.
• Confident with routine consultations and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing clinical development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.
• Conduct thorough consultations with 20-minute appointment slots.
• Diagnose and manage medical cases appropriately.
• Perform routine surgical procedures confidently.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans and follow-up for patients.
• Maintain continuity of care and effective client communication.
• Collaborate with the broader clinical team to deliver high standards.

Skills

RCVS registration

UK small animal GP experience

Routine consultations

Communication skills

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, offering a salary of £45,000–£75,000 depending on experience.

This is a part-time role working 20–30 hours per week, with flexibility around the days worked. The position offers an excellent balance of medicine and surgery within an established small animal practice, with no OOH and no Sundays.

The role would suit a personable Veterinary Surgeon with solid general practice experience who is confident managing routine consultations and procedures and enjoys building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

About the Practice

The practice is an established, growing small animal veterinary surgery with a friendly and supportive team of 11 clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

The clinical team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons, including a colleague with a certificate in orthopaedics, providing an excellent source of knowledge and clinical support.

The practice sees a varied caseload and encourages its Veterinary Surgeons to work cases up to a high clinical standard. Facilities include 3 consultation rooms and a spacious working environment with dedicated kitchen and office space for colleagues.

The team has a strong reputation within the local community and places significant emphasis on teamwork, high-quality patient care and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.

• Conduct thorough consultations using 20-minute appointment slots.

• Diagnose and manage medical cases appropriately.

• Perform routine surgical procedures confidently.

• Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.

• Provide continuity of care and follow-up for patients.

• Utilise dedicated administration time effectively.

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.

• Build strong professional relationships with colleagues.

• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team.

• Maintain high standards of clinical care and patient welfare.

• Participate in CPD and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a confident General Practice Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a balanced medical and surgical caseload.

They should be personable, clinically capable and committed to providing a high standard of care while developing strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Hold RCVS registration or be eligible to register.

• Have previous UK small animal general practice experience.

• Be confident with routine consultations and procedures.

• Have sound clinical and decision-making skills.

• Be comfortable managing both medical and surgical cases.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be approachable, personable and team-focused.

• Be committed to ongoing clinical development and CPD.

Compensation & Benefits

• £45,000–£75,000 depending on experience

• 20–30 hours per week

• Flexible working days

• No OOH

• No Sundays

• 20-minute consultations

• Dedicated administration time

• Generous CPD allowance

• CPD strongly encouraged

• Excellent career development opportunities

• Contributory pension scheme

• Varied small animal caseload

• Support from an experienced clinical team

• Orthopaedic certificate-holder within the practice

• 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room

• Additional company discounts and rewards

Why Apply

This part-time Veterinary Surgeon job in Hemel Hempstead offers an excellent opportunity to join a stable, friendly practice with a genuinely collaborative culture.

The 20–30 hour working week, flexible days, no OOH and no Sundays make this a particularly attractive role for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking greater control over their work-life balance.

Clinically, the role provides plenty of variety across medicine and surgery, with support from experienced colleagues and access to a certificate holder in orthopaedics.

The practice's location is another major advantage, with direct rail connections to central London taking under 30 minutes and a direct bus connection to Luton International Airport taking around 25 minutes.