Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Redbourn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-run veterinary practice in Redbourn is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. This role involves performing consults, routine surgeries, and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure outstanding care. The ideal candidate will have MRCVS registration and experience with first opinion practices. The position offers a competitive salary, CPD support, and a generous holiday allowance, fostering a positive team culture with clinical autonomy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD encouragement and funding

Generous holiday allowance

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly.
• Experience performing routine surgeries and consults.
• Desire to pursue further certifications in veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence and communicate treatment plans.
• Perform routine and advanced soft-tissue surgeries.
• Interpret diagnostics including digital X-ray and ultrasound.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team for inpatient care.
• Contribute to a positive practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Comfortable with routine imaging

Team-oriented mindset

Organised and proactive

Education

MRCVS registration (or eligibility)

Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice

Confidence with routine surgery

Further certifications welcomed

Job description

Overview

Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Redbourn, Hertfordshire. Redbourn, Hertfordshire combines a welcoming client base with plenty of amenities and a relaxed pace that suits clinical focus.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Interpret diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab)
• 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

• MRCVS registration (or eligibility)
• 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

Ready to make a move? Click apply with your CV or reach out for a confidential chat—let’s see if this could be the perfect next step for you.