Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Willows Veterinary Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the UK is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time maternity leave contract lasting 9-12 months, starting mid-January 2026. The position requires working varied shifts, including OOH's, in a supportive environment that encourages professional development. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and continuing education support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6.6 weeks holiday entitlement

Workplace pension scheme

Professional development allowance

Healthshield wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Full membership with the RCVS.
• Experience with a wide case load in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals.
• Utilize digital imaging suite for diagnostics.
• Participate in OOH’s and weekend shifts.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at our RCVS accredited Tier 3 Hospital for a 9-12month Maternity leave contract. We envisage the role to commence from mid-January 2026; it is full time and would be working a variation of shifts across days and on the OOH’s. Shift patterns and hours vary as the Hospital is open 24/7 with OOH starting at 8pm to 9am the following morning. You would receive TOIL for working any days shifts on the weekend and bank holiday rota.

The hospital sees a wide case load and is a brilliant environment to utilise and develop your skill set which ensures great job satisfaction. The Hospital offers a digital imaging suite for x-rays and ultrasound, separate dog and cat isolation wards, dedicated large theatre with advanced gaseous anaesthetic systems and aseptic operating theatres. All staff are encouraged to get involved with projects and as a practice we continually embrace new ideas and evolve providing a supportive environment for all team members.


In return we can offer the following benefits;
• An excellent salary
• 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays,
• Workplace pension scheme
• RCVS membership reimbursed and VDS cover
• CPD allowance of £1750 (this would increase for a certificate holder)
• Certificates funded and strongly encouraged
• Enhanced sick, parental leave, Buy/Sell Holiday, and cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts for your pets
• Healthshield wellbeing programme
• In house referral hospital and OOH’s team

If you are interested in applying for the position, please email your CV and covering letter to Louise White at [e-mail] , or if you wish to have an initial chat, please call on 07971632569.