Veterinary Surgeon - Four Day Week + Career Growth

Prospect Health; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

CPD support

Visa sponsorship may be available

Five weeks' annual leave

On-call rota benefits

Job summary

Prospect Health is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in the Bedford area. You will join a friendly team with a varied clinical caseload, balancing consultations, operating and emergency work.

The role offers a four-day week, a shared on-call rota, and opportunities to develop clinical interests through qualifications and professional development. Benefits include a supportive environment and progression potential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience in small animal practice.
• Confident managing consultations and routine surgical cases.
• Comfortable working across a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Share in an equal consulting and operating load.
• Participate in a shared on-call rota from 11pm to 8am for inpatient care.
• Manage six weekend commitments and one bank holiday per year.
• Work a fixed four-day week with a fixed overnight on-call shift every other week.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

On-call experience

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Prospect Health is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in the Bedford area. You will join a friendly team with a varied clinical caseload, balancing consultations, operating and emergency work.

The role offers a four-day week, a shared on-call rota, and opportunities to develop clinical interests through qualifications and professional development. Benefits include a supportive environment and progression potential.