Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Dunstable is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon for small animals. The role offers a supportive team culture, flexible hours, and a focus on work-life balance. With a competitive salary up to £65,000 and additional benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a caring environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Extra holiday for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Pet treatment discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate and friendly vet who shares values.
• Eager to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 5 vets, 9 RVNs, and 5 receptionists.
• Deliver gold-standard clinical care and outstanding service.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at Vet Record Careers

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Are you looking for a role where you feel genuinely supported, appreciated, and part of a happy, close-knit team? At Ark House Vets in Leighton Buzzard, we're seeking a passionate and friendly vet to join our team of 5 vets, 9 RVNs, and 5 receptionists at our single-site practice.

Whether you're interested in full-time hours or a part-time position that fits around your life, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

1. A Supportive Team Culture - Colleagues and management who willingly help when busy and listen when you've had a tough day.
2. Work-Life Balance - No on-call duties, flexible hours, and common-sense rotas, with options for full or part-time work, and just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
3. A Purpose-Driven Practice - Committed to providing gold-standard clinical care and outstanding service, respecting the importance of contextual care.
4. A Beautiful Location - Based in Leighton Buzzard, surrounded by countryside with great transport links to London and beyond.

We seek a vet who shares our values, enjoys teamwork, and is eager to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. We support your development and help you thrive.

Interested? We’d love to chat! Contact us to learn more or arrange an informal visit.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our team is fundamental to our success. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is central to our ethos. Benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Extra holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injuries

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities
• £1000 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
• Green commute schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts with participating retailers

Pet treatment discounts at IVC Evidensia practices

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary