Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Maternity Cover)

Armstrong Vets; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VDS cover

CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Health plan

Job summary

Ashworth Vets is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover contract starting February 2027. The role offers a varied caseload, including consultations and surgery, in a refurbished, sociable practice with modern facilities and a supportive team.

We welcome applications from those with first-opinion small animal experience, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a first-opinion small animal practice.
• Demonstrates collaborative teamwork in a busy clinic.
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery.
• Delivers excellent patient and client care while maintaining empathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of small animals, including consultations and surgeries.
• Work with RVNs, nurses and reception to deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

First-opinion small animal experience

Team collaboration

Confident with routine consultations

Surgical skill & patient care

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Maternity Cover)

Ashworth Veterinary Group Farnborough

Small Animal

Full or part time

Fixed Term Contract

Ashworth Vets | February 2027 Start

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Looking for a supportive team, modern facilities and a great work-life balance?

Ashworth Vets is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team on a 12-month maternity cover contract starting in February 2027.

Our established practice has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and now boasts additional consult rooms, two theatres, separate dog and cat wards, and dedicated waiting areas. You'll be joining a close-knit, sociable team that genuinely enjoys working together and delivering exceptional patient care.

The Role

This position offers a varied caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery, supported by experienced vets, skilled RVNs, auxiliary nurses and reception colleagues. We also have multiple certificate holders within the team and offer laparoscopic spay services.

Working Pattern

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Has experience within a first-opinion small animal practice
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Is confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Delivers excellent patient and client care
• Is keen to continue developing their clinical skills
• Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• VDS cover
• 5 paid CPD days
• Funded certificates
• Family-friendly policies
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous employee discount for your pets
• Health and wellbeing support programme

As part of the VetPartners family, you'll be joining a group recognised for its commitment to colleague wellbeing, development and team culture.

Interested?

Benefits

• Up to £65,000 FTE DOE
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid
• two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities