* Small Animal Vet * Full-time * Up to £65k *

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Guildford seeks an experienced Small Animal Vet. This full-time position involves consultations and general surgery within a supportive team environment. Excellent benefits include 5 weeks holiday, funded CPD, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have experience in first-opinion medicine and routine surgery, along with necessary qualifications. The practice values work-life balance with no out-of-hours duties.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Paid RCVS and VDS fees

Funded external CPD

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Experience in consultation and general surgery.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and perform surgeries.
• Provide care for patients in a supportive environment.
• Work within a close-knit team to ensure high clinical standards.

Skills

First-opinion medicine

Routine surgery

Empathy

Clear communication

Education

Completion of Vet GDP and RCVS registration

Job description

Small Animal Vet - Guildford

Key Details

• Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Working Days: Full-time over 4 days, open to part-time applicants, 1 in 4 Saturdays
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Saturdays 8:00 am–4:00 pm, no out-of-hours
• Duties: Consultations and general surgery with scope to develop interests

About the Role

• Our client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a close-knit team in a modern small animal clinic. The role covers a balanced caseload of consultations and general surgery with support from an experienced nursing team and access to a wider clinical network.
• Candidates should be confident in first-opinion medicine and routine surgery, demonstrate empathy, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues. Completion of Vet GDP and RCVS registration is required.
• The environment supports clinical excellence, with insured clients enabling comprehensive case workups. The practice will fund CPD, including certificates, to promote professional growth.
• The rota offers no out-of-hours and protected weekends on a 1 in 4 basis to support work–life balance.

About the Benefits

• They include 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave, paid RCVS and VDS fees, funded external CPD and extensive online CPD, career progression opportunities, staff discounts, life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, e-car salary sacrifice, referral rewards, and a wellness programme with employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, annual flu jab, and cycle to work scheme.

About the Practice

The practice is purpose-built and provides inpatient emergency care on-site through a dedicated host service, ensuring continuity of cases and patient care. Facilities include diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, a laparoscopic spay kit, and fully equipped orthopaedic and soft tissue theatres with capacity to expand surgical caseload. It holds Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic status, with separate waiting, consulting, and hospital ward areas to create a calm feline environment. Established in the 1980s, the practice is RCVS-accredited and maintains strict clinical standards while adopting the latest techniques. The location offers nearby amenities and green spaces to support a constructive work–life balance ethos.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33370