Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus; Bushey; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider is seeking a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join its team in Bushey. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care, conducting routine consultations and procedures, and will have opportunities for professional development. The role involves a 40-hour work week, with no on-call duties, and aims to foster a supportive environment for both staff and pets. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

No out-of-hours work

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration and experience.
• Ability to handle both consulting and surgical responsibilities.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard clinical care to pets.
• Contribute to weekend rota on a part-time basis if applicable.
• Support in managing inpatient care as part of the team.

Skills

Confidence with 15-minute appointments

Ability to perform routine consultations

Willingness to learn

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Digital x-rays

Ultrasound machines

Job description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £55,000

Location: Blythwood Vets, Bushey Practice

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 40-hour (4-day) week, with 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 6 weekends, no on call. Part-time applications considered.

Are you passionate about delivering high standard clinical care, while building lasting relationships with clients and fellow colleagues?

A willingness to learn is important as active development is encouraged and supported. Does this sound like the role for you, if so, please read on.

Why join us

Blythwood Vets have a new position for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate will be confident with 15-minute appointments, performing routine consultations and procedures. A willingness to learn is important as active development is encouraged and supported.

The full‑time rota is a 40-hour (4-day) week, with 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 6 weekends. There is no on call. However, there is an inpatient rota, where the vet provides back‑up to the nurse on evening checks. Any patient that requires constant monitoring is transported to our OOH provider. Time off in‑lieu is available following working the weekend or open for discussion as part of a salary package. Start times are 9am to 7pm weekdays. 9am to 4pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm Sundays. The role consists of a mix of both consulting and surgery. Part‑time applicants will be requested to contribute towards the weekend rota.

Encouragement and support provided towards Veterinary Certification and career progression.

About us

Blythwood Vets is a small animal primary care practice, with 4 closely located sites. We are based in leafy northwest London, with direct train links into central London. Our main clinics are located in Bushey and Hatch End with smaller branches located in Stanmore and Northwood. We have been established within the local area for over 40 years. We have a new position for an additional experienced veterinary surgeon to join our established team.

At Blythwood we have a fantastic, supportive team, who strive to provide both excellent quality care and a happy experience for both owners and their beloved pets. Our aim is to build a lasting relationship with our clients. We are part of the Practice Standards Scheme and a training practice for Veterinary Nurses. The practices are 100% small animal with team support provided at multi vet sites in Bushey and Hatch End, though some sole charge is required. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced nurse team! We are a high‑end first opinion group with a large proportion of insured clients. Our practices have digital x‑rays, dental x‑rays, ultrasound machines with colour flow doppler.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays and birthday off (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• No out‑of‑hours (OOH)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme.

Blythwood is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Paige in the recruitment team [e-mail]

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