Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet & Partners; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays

Extra Day for You

Job summary

Medivet & Partners is seeking an all-round MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon to join our partner-led practice from December 2026. This full-time role offers a varied caseload within a supportive, collaborative team, a 4‑day week (40 hours) with Fridays off, plus a 1 in 3 Saturday rota across the branch or a 1 in 6 full weekend rota at our 24-hour hospital in Watford.

A fair share of Bank Holiday shifts and on-call rota coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with passion for clinical excellence and client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery while meeting regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Share skills and support Medivet communities’ development.

Skills

MRCVS

Job description

We are looking for an all-rounder MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon to join our partner-led practice from December 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vet who enjoys a varied caseload and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative team. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within the clinic, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained at all times. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for our clients, patients and colleagues, providing compassionate care and support while upholding the highest standards of clinical, regulatory and operational compliance. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, worked over a 4-day week, with Fridays off. You will also participate in a 1 in 3 Saturday rota across the branch/branches, or a 1 in 6 full weekend rota at our 24-hour hospital in Watford. A fair share of Bank Holiday shifts and an on-call rota providing cover for our 24-hour centre in Watford may also be required. We’re looking for someone who is confident working across a broad range of first-opinion cases, enjoys being part of a team and is keen to contribute to the continued success and development of our partner-led practice.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional Support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About You

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development