Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Hereford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Hereford seeks a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to provide exceptional clinical care in a supportive environment. You'll engage in both consulting and surgical duties with flexible working hours, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to continuous development and patient care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance with paid CPD leave

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and confident veterinary surgeon.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and surgical duties in a small animal practice.
• Weekend cover of 1 in 5 for Saturday consultations.
• Inpatient responsibilities and shared evening duty.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Salary up to £70,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and forward-thinking team for two days a week. You'll be working in a first-opinion small animal practice, known for excellent clinical care and a supportive atmosphere. The role includes both consulting and surgical duties, with no out-of-hours work.

Weekend cover is 1 in 5, consisting of Saturday consultations (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) with inpatient responsibilities if we have any.

Evening inpatient duty is shared no more than once a week. There are no out-of-hours responsibilities, giving you peace of mind and personal time.

This is a great opportunity for a vet looking for a healthier work-life balance, with support to grow professionally in a warm, collaborative environment.

About the Practice

We are a single-site, RCVS-accredited small animal practice based in the beautiful city of Hereford. As part of a larger veterinary group, we benefit from broader support and resources, while maintaining a strong local identity and a close-knit, collaborative team. We manage the majority of surgeries in-house and work closely with visiting specialists in cardiology, orthopaedics, and diagnostic imaging.

Our practice is equipped with modern tools, including in-house IDEXX biochemistry and haematology, digital and dental X-ray, multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring, ultrasound, ECG, and a K-laser.

We continually invest in our equipment, training, and people to ensure we provide the best for our patients and our team.

About the Team

We are a welcoming, down-to-earth group of 5 vets, 9 nurses, and 7 support staff who genuinely enjoy working together. regularly collaborate on cases, and no one ever feels like they're working alone - help and a second opinion are always just a question away. Many of our team members have been with the practice for several years, which speaks to the supportive, respectful environment we've built. We're proud of our strong team spirit, and new colleagues always comment on how approachable and inclusive our team is.

Our team brings a mix of experience and special interests, and we are always keen to support each other's CPD and career development - including further qualifications and certificates.

We protect our time and yours, with admin blocks, scheduled catch-up periods, and consultations ending at least 30 minutes before the end of your shift. We make work-life balance a real priority.

About the Area

Hereford is a hidden gem, blending historic charm and modern comfort, nestled on the River Wye near the Welsh border. It's a dream location for nature lovers and culture seekers alike:

2,100 miles of footpaths and trails, including the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons on your doorstep

A vibrant mix of markets, restaurants, independent shops, and city amenities

An affordable, picturesque place to live and work

Explore more of what Herefordshire has to offer: www.visitherefordshire.co.uk

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, confident veterinary surgeon who shares our commitment to gold-standard patient care and friendly client communication.

You should be:

RCVS registered

A great team player with strong communication skills

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Motivated to provide excellent clinical care and client service

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice