Veterinary Surgeon - Guildford

purovets; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Purovets invites applications for a Veterinary Surgeon role in Guildford, offering genuine clinical freedom, a varied caseload, and a supportive team environment. Enjoy a salary range of £40,000 to £65,000 with generous benefits, ensuring an excellent work-life balance in a vibrant community.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Relocation costs

Lunch provided

Employee discount

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Veterinary Surgeon seeking a full-time position.
• Strong interest in surgery or orthopaedics preferred.
• Experience in a clinical environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care with autonomy.
• Develop surgical skills and support orthopaedic caseload.
• Engage with a loyal client base in a collaborative setting.

Skills

Clinical Freedom

Communication

Surgical Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Guildford

• Enjoy genuine clinical freedom and a varied caseload, with opportunities to pursue surgical interests or develop in orthopaedics alongside experienced colleagues.
• Work with a loyal client base and a friendly, expert team in a modern, well-equipped, RCVS accredited practice that prioritises quality over quantity.
• Achieve real work-life balance in a stunning Surrey location, just 40 minutes from London and close to both countryside and coast, with a culture that truly values time outside of work.
• Join a supportive, independent practice in the vibrant town of Guildford, offering a salary of £40,000–£65,000 DOE and a generous benefits package.

Purovets is thrilled to present a rare and exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-loved, independent, family run practice in the heart of Guildford, Surrey. Established in 2004, this RCVS accredited, single site practice has built an exceptional reputation within the local community—serving loyal clients and their pets across generations with compassion, trust, and clinical excellence.

Nestled in the vibrant and historic town of Guildford, this role offers more than just a great place to work. With its charming cobbled High Street, excellent shops and restaurants, and proximity to both the countryside and the capital (just 40 minutes by train to London), Guildford provides the perfect backdrop for a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. With quick access to the M25, M3, and A3, and close to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, your weekends and holidays are well within reach!

Inside the practice, you’ll find modern facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and an in-house lab, all designed to support top tier clinical care. Proud members of the ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, this is a practice that truly prioritises patient comfort and quality. You’ll be joining a tight knit and experienced team with over 55 years of combined clinical knowledge, offering genuine support and the opportunity to learn, grow, and feel valued every step of the way.

If you have a surgical interest, this can easily be accommodated with opportunities for a surgical bias in your role. You’ll also have the chance to shadow an orthopaedic vet and help grow the caseload in that area if desired. Full clinical freedom is not just a promise—it’s the norm here. This team believes in doing the job properly, with time, autonomy, and integrity.

Above all, the practice understands the pressures of clinical work and offers a refreshing change of pace—where work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword. Everyone strives to leave on time, enjoy life outside of work, and support one another through challenges and successes alike.

So if you’re a dedicated vet who’s lost some of the spark, or simply looking for a genuinely fulfilling new chapter with a brilliant team—this could be your perfect fit.

Apply now to reignite your passion for veterinary medicine in a setting where you’ll feel truly at home!

The Rota

• Full time position
• 4 day week
• 1:3 Saturday mornings
• No OOHs!

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays & a day for your birthday!
• Salary from £40,000 - £65,000 DOE
• Bonus scheme
• Generous CPD allowance
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Relocation costs
• Lunch provided
• Employee discount
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

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. *Terms and conditions apply

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