Veterinary Surgeon - Biggleswade

Supreme Search Specialists; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Certificate funding

Contributory pension

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a busy first-opinion practice in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. The role offers full-time or part-time flexibility with a salary up to £70,000 FTE depending on experience.

Full-time is 39 hours per week, with 34 or 24 hours for part-time, 1 in 4 weekends, no OOH, and a chance to develop clinical interests with access to ultrasound, X-ray and other diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round general practice skills with confidence in medical and surgical cases.
• Willingness to take some sole-charge responsibility and handle varied patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion veterinary care.
• Conduct medical consultations and clinical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage a varied small animal caseload.
• Perform routine surgical procedures.
• Gain exposure to occasional orthopaedic procedures.
• Take responsibility for cases from initial consultation through to completion.
• Work confidently when sole charge is required.
• Develop clinical interests through CPD and training.

Skills

Veterinary Surgeon

Small animal practice

First opinion care

Sole-charge experience

CPD support

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Tonometry

K-Laser

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive and experienced small animal practice in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

The role offers full-time or part-time flexibility, with a salary of up to £70,000 FTE, depending on experience.

Full-time hours are 39 hours per week, with alternative part-time patterns of 34 or 24 hours per week available. The role includes 1 in 4 weekends and no OOH, offering an excellent balance between clinical development and personal time.

This is a varied first-opinion role with an approximately 50% surgical and 50% medical caseload, including occasional orthopaedic cases and some sole-charge responsibility.

About the Practice

The practice provides a modern, air-conditioned and purpose-built clinical environment, supported by an experienced veterinary and nursing team.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will work alongside a Clinical Lead, Graduate Vet, regular locum support, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses and an experienced reception team.

The team has a broad range of clinical interests, including ophthalmology, and actively encourages colleagues to develop their own areas of expertise.

Facilities include ultrasound, tonometry, digital X-ray and K-Laser, with alternative therapies such as acupuncture also available and encouraged where appropriate.

The practice is ideally located close to the A1, approximately 40 minutes from Cambridge, with convenient access to Luton Airport and direct rail connections to central London.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion veterinary care.

• Conduct medical consultations and clinical examinations.

• Diagnose and manage a varied small animal caseload.

• Perform routine surgical procedures.

• Manage a broad range of medical cases.

• Gain exposure to occasional orthopaedic procedures.

• Take responsibility for cases from initial consultation through to completion.

• Work confidently when sole charge is required.

• Build strong relationships with patients, clients and colleagues.

• Develop individual clinical interests through CPD and further training.

• Make effective use of the practice's diagnostic equipment.

• Maintain high standards of patient welfare and clinical care.

• Collaborate with the wider veterinary and nursing team.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a Veterinary Surgeon with strong all-round general practice skills, including confidence in both medical and surgical cases.

They should be comfortable taking some sole-charge responsibility and enjoy the variety that comes with first-opinion practice.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients, patients and colleagues are essential.

The practice welcomes both experienced vets and candidates with developing areas of interest, with CPD and certificate support available to help them progress.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 FTE, depending on experience

• Full-time: 39 hours per week

• Part-time options: 34 or 24 hours per week

• 1 in 4 weekends

• No OOH

• Flexible rota and working hours

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service

• Generous CPD allowance

• Funding towards certificates

• Contributory pension scheme

• In-house career development opportunities

• Paid RCVS and VDS membership fees

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to wellbeing support and pastoral care

• Colleague Assistance Programmes

• Reward hub with high-street and online discounts

• 20% colleague discount across selected pet-related services

• Modern, purpose-built clinical environment

• Access to advanced diagnostic equipment

• Supportive and experienced team