Small Animal Vet - Guernsey

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a small animal Veterinary Surgeon on the picturesque Guernsey Island. Join a thriving practice renowned for its commitment to clinical excellence and innovative care. With a supportive team and advanced facilities, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career that balances professional growth with an exceptional lifestyle. Experience the beauty of coastal living while making a significant impact in veterinary medicine. This role offers a competitive salary, relocation support, and a chance to thrive in a vibrant community of animal lovers. Embrace this unique opportunity to advance your veterinary career in a stunning location.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Practice Vehicle

Pension Scheme

Certificate Funding

4-Day Working Week

Low-Tax Island Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in veterinary practice.
• Passion for high-quality patient care and diverse veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations, surgeries, and hospital work.
• Collaborate with a skilled team in a state-of-the-art practice.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Patient Care

General Practice Skills

Acupuncture

Rehabilitation Therapies

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

CT Scanner

Fluoroscopy

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Beautiful Guernsey Island
£55,000 – £80,000
Relocation & Visa Support

We’re excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, well-established practice located on the picturesque island of Guernsey. With over 20 years of trusted service and a constantly growing client base, this is the perfect role for a vet seeking variety, professional development, and an unbeatable lifestyle by the sea.

Why Join Us? You’ll be part of an experienced, collaborative team in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built practice. Our veterinary team includes advanced practitioners across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging. We also offer expertise in pain management, acupuncture, and rehabilitation therapies, with our team recently earning recognition as the first UK practice to achieve ZERO PAIN status.

We’ve created a supportive, high-calibre learning environment where professional growth is encouraged and celebrated every day.

Facilities & Services

• CT scanner, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and advanced ultrasound
• Dedicated Pet Wellbeing Centre offering physiotherapy & hydrotherapy
• Excellent caseload variety to support development in surgery, medicine, and diagnostics
• Beautiful, spacious practice environment with a culture of clinical excellence

About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years’ experience who thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll bring broad general practice skills and a passion for high-quality patient care. Your role will be varied and stimulating, including consultations, surgery, and hospital work – all supported by a fantastic team and advanced facilities.

You’ll work a full-time rota over 4 or 5 days (42 hours), with a flexible 30–60 minute lunch break and out-of-hours/weekend work shared equally among the team, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £55,000 – £80,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Certificate funding available after 2 years of continuous employment
• Relocation allowance & practice vehicle available
• Sponsorship for international candidates
• Pension scheme
• 4-day working week
• Low-tax island benefits: no VAT, no council tax, no road tax

Why Guernsey? Guernsey offers an incredible lifestyle in a stunning coastal setting. Enjoy peaceful beaches, scenic cliff walks, watersports, and an active community of animal lovers. With a high standard of living, low taxation, and easy travel connections to the UK and beyond, Guernsey is a fantastic place to build your veterinary career while enjoying a truly unique way of life.

Ready for your next adventure? Join an experienced, passionate team in one of the most beautiful locations in the British Isles.