Veterinary Surgeon - £55,000K+ Great Team, CT & Advanced Facilities, 4-Day Week

Kin Vet Community; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

CPD allowance

Certificate funding

Job summary

Willett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines and our surrounding branch practices is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative clinical team, delivering first-opinion care including consultations, surgery and diagnostics across the hospital and branches.

You will work with experienced clinicians in a hospital environment, enjoy a 4‑day week, no out‑of‑hours commitments, and generous CPD support to develop your skills and certificates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ post‑graduate experience.
• Experience with routine soft tissue surgery.
• Confidence managing first‑opinion consultations.
• Desire to continue learning and developing clinically.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality first-opinion consultations.
• Managing medical work-ups and diagnostics.
• Performing routine soft tissue surgery.
• Supporting inpatient care and case management.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across hospital and branches.
• Taking part in daily clinical discussions and case reviews.
• Providing continuity of care for clients and their pets.

Skills

First-opinion care

Surgery

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Willett House Veterinary Surgeons | Staines & Surrounding Branch Practices

Full-Time | 4-Day Week | Salary £55,000+ DOE

We are looking for aVeterinary Surgeonto join our team atWillett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines and our surrounding branch practices.

With over 135 years of experience caring for pets and supporting their owners, we're proud of the experienced team we've built, the values that guide us and the supportive culture we've created across our family of 8 practices. You'll be joining a practice where colleagues are trusted, respected and encouraged to learn, develop and thrive as part of a collaborative team.

As part ofKin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care.

Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for aVeterinary Surgeonto join our supportive and experienced clinical team, working acrossWillett House Staines Veterinary Hospital and our surrounding branch practices.

You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the variety and continuity of first-opinion practice, alongside the advanced facilities and clinical support of a hospital environment.

The role is split approximately:

• 2 days at Staines Veterinary Hospital
• 2 days across our branch practices

You’ll manage a varied small animal caseload, including consultations, surgery, diagnostics and inpatient care, with excellent support from experienced clinicians and certificate holders across multiple disciplines.

About Willett House Staines Veterinary Hospital

Staines Veterinary Hospital is a central hub supporting several surrounding branch practices. We provide high-quality first-opinion care while offering access to advanced diagnostics and procedures usually associated with referral-level facilities.

Our experienced team includes certificate holders and clinicians with interests in:

• Surgery
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Internal Medicine
• Ophthalmology
• Anaesthesia

Our facilities include:

• CT scanner
• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Advanced surgical theatres
• Hospital facilities for more complex procedures
• Operating facilities across many branch practices

You’ll have the opportunity to work up interesting cases, utilise advanced diagnostics and develop your clinical skills while maintaining the rewarding client relationships that come with first-opinion practice.

Your Day-to-Day

Your role will include:

• Providing high-quality first-opinion consultations
• Managing medical work-ups and diagnostics
• Performing routine soft tissue surgery
• Supporting inpatient care and case management
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital and branch practices
• Taking part in daily clinical discussions and case reviews
• Providing continuity of care for clients and their pets

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• 1+ years’ post‑graduate experience
• Confidence managing first‑opinion consultations
• Experience with routine soft tissue surgery
• A desire to continue learning and developing clinically
• A friendly, approachable personality
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Certificate holders are welcomed, but a certificate is not essential. We actively support vets who wish to develop their clinical interests, with certificate funding available.

Working Hours

• Full‑time position
• 4‑day working week
• 8:30am–7:00pm shifts
• 1:9 early shift (7:30am start)
• 1:9 late shift (until 9:30pm)
• 1:9 Saturday (8:00am–5:00pm)

No out‑of‑hours requirement– OOH is covered by Vets Now.

Why Join Willett House?

When you join Willett House, you’ll become part of a supportive and progressive veterinary team where your clinical development is encouraged.

You’ll benefit from:

• Salary of£55,000+ DOE
• A 4‑day working week
• No out‑of‑hours commitments
• Excellent clinical support from experienced vets and certificate holders
• Access to advanced equipment including CT, ultrasound and digital imaging
• A varied caseload with opportunities to develop your clinical skills
• The opportunity to work within a hospital environment while maintaining first‑opinion care
• Strong mentoring and daily clinical collaboration
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Support towards further qualifications and certificates

CPD Benefits

• £1,500 annual CPD allowance
• Up to 5 days CPD leave
• Certificate funding available

Location

Willett House Staines Veterinary Hospital & Branch Practices

Staines and surrounding areas

Travel between practices is required, with driving preferred due to the nature of the role.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, work alongside experienced clinicians and have access to outstanding facilities and support, we’d love to hear from you.