Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for Hospital in Buckinghamshire

Bright Leaf Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency in England seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive hospital team in Aylesbury. The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time applications, focusing on complex medical cases. The ideal candidate will work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive environment, with numerous benefits including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £45,000 – £75,000

6.6 weeks of paid holiday

£1,750 CPD allowance

Paid RCVS fees and memberships

Health Shield plan

Enhanced family leave

Discounted veterinary care for pets

Annual pay reviews

Focus on wellbeing and career development

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on advanced medical cases.
• Interest in contributing to a collaborative hospital environment.
• Ability to work flexibly, both full-time and part-time.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex medical cases in a supportive team setting.
• Work with skilled colleagues in a high care environment.

Skills

Complex case management

Emergency and critical care (ECC)

Internal medicine

Imaging

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Hampden Veterinary Hospital, Aylesbury
Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 DOE | Full-time or Part-time | Complex Case Focus

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can fully utilise your clinical expertise and be part of a truly supportive and progressive team? My client in Aylesbury has an exciting opportunity for a motivated vet to join our hospital team, with a focus on complex medical cases.

The Role

Based at a purpose-built, RCVS-accredited hospital in Aylesbury, this position is ideal for someone confident in managing advanced medical cases and keen to contribute to a collaborative hospital environment. Whether your expertise lies in ECC, internal medicine, or imaging, they’d be happy to speak to you. This role offers flexibility, they welcome both full-time and part-time applications.

The hospital serves as the central hub for a network of three branch surgeries, providing a large, well-insured and engaged client base. With a comprehensive suite of diagnostic and surgical equipment, the facilities support a high standard of patient care across a wide range of cases.

Hospitalised patients benefit from exceptional, round-the-clock care thanks to a dedicated Night Vet and RVN team. You’ll be working alongside skilled colleagues in a setup designed to support clinical excellence every step of the way.

You’ll join a friendly and diverse hospital team that thrives on mutual support and shared learning. The clinical team includes 13 day vets, 3 night vets, 18 day nurses, 3 night nurses, kennel assistants, lab technicians, and a brilliant support staff—all passionate about providing outstanding care. They foster a positive, team-focused culture that prioritises wellbeing and encourages professional development.

Location

Aylesbury is a lively market town in Buckinghamshire, perfectly located for countryside and city living. With the scenic Chiltern Hills on the doorstep and central London less than an hour away by train, it’s a fantastic place to live, work, and explore.

Benefits

• A salary of £45,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks of paid holiday, including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance annually, with full training and certificate support
• RCVS fees and two additional professional memberships paid
• VDS cover included
• Health Shield plan, covering a wide range of wellness treatments
• Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
• Annual pay reviews and colleague engagement surveys
• A genuine focus on your wellbeing and long-term career development

If you’re ready for a role that offers clinical depth, supportive colleagues, and the chance to grow within a thriving hospital setting, we’d love to hear from you.