Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Hereford; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Job summary

A leading veterinary care group is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon in Hereford. This position involves working collaboratively with a team to provide high-quality care for patients. With flexible working hours, you will engage in various medical and surgical responsibilities while benefiting from a supportive work environment. The role includes professional development opportunities and a relocation allowance for the right candidate. Join a community-focused practice dedicated to animal welfare and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Commited to delivering high-quality patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to deliver high standard of patient and client care.
• Work on cases from consults to routine surgery and dentals.
• Utilise equipment and collaborate with local teams for support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to learning

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Situated in the heart of Herefordshire, The Laurels are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join us. Our practice benefits from a truly exceptional location, serving both the historic city of Hereford and the picturesque village of Ewyas Harold. This area offers the perfect balance of vibrant community life and unspoilt rural countryside, with rolling hills, farmland and access to the Golden Valley, Black Mountains and Wye Valley right on the doorstep. Hereford provides excellent amenities, transport links and cultural attractions, while Ewyas Harold offers the charm of a close‑knit village with strong local identity and surrounding agricultural communities. If you’re looking to move to the area, please get in touch, we can support with a relocation allowance of up to £5000 for the right candidate.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities and Working Hours

• You’ll be working up cases within a first opinion team, from consults to routine surgery and dentals.
• Be part of our team, support others and share your ideas.
• Utilise the equipment we have on site and collaborate with local teams for further support.
• Join us on a part or full‐time basis; we are happy to be flexible and can consider working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments outside of work.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and role‑relevant courses.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Our Team

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.
• 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.
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE.