Veterinary Surgeon

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Veterinary Surgeon, where you will work in a supportive and friendly environment. This role involves managing diverse medical and surgical cases for small animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have the opportunity to pursue further qualifications while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. The practice values teamwork and client relationships, ensuring that you can provide the best care possible. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Generous CPD Allowance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Paid Memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)

Exclusive Discounts and Rewards

Qualifications

• Confident in managing routine surgical and medical cases.
• Encouraged to pursue CPD and study towards Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of medical and surgical cases for small animals.
• Build strong relationships with patients, clients, and colleagues.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house Laboratory Facilities

Job description

Leighton Buzzard Companion Care is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and supportive team.

You will be joining a local, RCVS Practice Standards Accredited clinic where Roman, our Veterinary Partner, has clinical freedom, and you will also benefit from working within the Vet Group.

The team handles a wide variety of medical and surgical cases involving cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs, with 20-minute consultations as standard. The practice offers ample free parking, easy access to the M1, A4146, and A5. It is a bright, spacious, air-conditioned, purpose-built facility equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory facilities.

Roman encourages CPD and supports study towards Certificates. The team has diverse interests, from behaviour and wellness to small furry care. You should feel confident managing routine surgical and medical cases and enjoy building strong relationships with patients, clients, and colleagues.

We are flexible to consider both full-time and part-time applications. Your rota will include weekends on a 1 in 3 basis, with time off during the week. There is occasional sole charge, but no out-of-hours work.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (DOE/FTE)
• Enhanced annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays, rising to 33 days
• Generous CPD allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
• Exclusive discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and the Vet Group, plus discounts at high street retailers and restaurants

If you'd like further information about this vacancy, the practice, or our company, please contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team via email at [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

You can also submit your application directly, and someone will be in touch to discuss it further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: LU7 4SW

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

Pets see no bias or discrimination. Inspired by pets, we value and respect diversity in all its forms. We aim to reflect the communities we serve, and we encourage everyone to be themselves. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly match, if you believe you can contribute through your values and behaviors, we want to hear from you!