Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Epsom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

BSAVA/BVA fees paid

Autonomy with clinical support

Job summary

GLG Vets in Epsom, Surrey, is seeking a veterinary surgeon to join a well-run, friendly practice. You will run consultations, perform routine soft-tissue surgeries, and work with the nursing team to provide excellent inpatient care. The role offers a supportive, learning-led environment and opportunities for CPD.

You'll be part of a busy first-opinion setting, with a focus on client communication, continuous improvement, and clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Imaging & diagnostics

Team-oriented

Organised & proactive

Education

UK small-animal first opinion practice experience

Confidence with routine surgery & consults

Further certifications welcomed

Job description

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Epsom, Surrey. Life in Epsom, Surrey means great coffee spots, parks for lunchtime strolls and simple connections for hassle‑free commuting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy