Veterinary Surgeon - Bedford

Purosearch Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Certificate support

4‑day week

RCVS accreditation

Competitive salary up to £70k

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is representing an independent veterinary hospital in Bedfordshire seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. The role emphasizes a strong soft tissue surgical caseload within a friendly, supportive team and offers a fixed 4‑day week with on‑call until 11pm and limited weekend shifts.

The practice is RCVS‑accredited with access to advanced facilities, funded certificates, AVP support, and clear career progression. Visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal vet with strong soft tissue skills.
• Willingness to work a 4-day week with on-call duties.
• Full registration with RCVS.

Responsibilities

• Perform soft tissue and other surgical procedures.
• Share consulting, operating and on-call duties.
• Support ongoing professional development and CA/CPD.

Skills

Soft tissue surgery

Small animal surgery

Education

Veterinary degree (BVetMed/BVMS)

Job description

Independent Veterinary Hospital | Up to £70,000 DOE + OOH Supplement + Certificate Support + Visa Sponsorship | 4-Day Week

• Surgical-focused role with exposure to advanced soft tissue procedures
• 4-day week with on-call only until 11pm and just 6 weekends per year
• Join a team of 12 experienced vets including multiple Advanced Veterinary Practitioners
• Funded certificates, AVP support and clear career progression
• Up to £70,000 DOE + additional supplements + visa sponsorship available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive, independent veterinary hospital in Bedfordshire. With a strong surgical caseload, excellent clinical support and a structured 4-day week, this role offers the ideal balance between career progression and quality of life.

About the Practice

This RCVS-accredited teaching hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities and is supported by a team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, including Advanced Veterinary Practitioners across a range of disciplines. The collaborative nature of the team allows for excellent clinical support, case discussion and ongoing professional development.

The Role

This position is ideal for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong soft tissue surgical skills who enjoys managing a varied surgical caseload and is keen to continue developing clinically. You'll be joining a supportive and highly skilled team with access to excellent facilities and a diverse range of surgical cases.

Work-Life Balance & Rota

This practice places genuine emphasis on sustainable workloads and maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

• Full-time position with a fixed 4-day working week
• Fixed day off each week
• 6 Saturday day shifts per year (8:30am-5:00pm)
• Equal share of consulting, operating, support and on-call duties
• Fixed night shift every other week
• 6 weekends per year
• One bank holiday per year
• On-call duties until 11:00pm only
• Overnight period (11:00pm-8:00am) restricted to inpatient care only

The structured rota allows for excellent continuity of care while ensuring clinicians have predictable time away from work.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Additional supplements available for Certificate holders and AVPs
• Transparent salary banding with clear career progression pathways
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Two additional paid personal days annually, with unused days added to holiday entitlement
• Funded Certificates and AVP support
• Unlimited online CPD through the Royal Veterinary College
• RCVS, VDS and BSAVA fees paid
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Weekly yoga classes
• Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates

Location

Enjoy the best of both worlds - countryside living with Central London reachable in around an hour by train and London Luton Airport less than an hour away.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jacob on 01904 570056 or email j.horsley @purovets.com

@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *