Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Ark House Vets; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a passionate vet to join their supportive team in Leighton Buzzard. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a commitment to work-life balance. With no on-call duties and a focus on high-quality care, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your development. Enjoy generous leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance, all while working in a beautiful location with excellent transport links. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Research funding opportunities

Voluntary benefits and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about veterinary care and client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide gold-standard clinical care to pets.
• Support the development of junior staff and contribute to a positive work culture.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

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 lend a hand when things get busy, and offer support during tough days.
2. Work-Life Balance: No on-call duties, flexible hours, and sensible rotas, with options for full or part-time work, including just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
3. A Purpose-Driven Practice: Committed to doing the right thing, providing gold-standard clinical care, outstanding client service, and respecting the importance of contextual care.
4. A Beautiful Location: Situated in Leighton Buzzard, surrounded by countryside with excellent transport links to London and beyond.

We value shared principles, teamwork, and high-quality, compassionate care. We are committed to supporting your development and helping you thrive.

Interested? Contact us to learn more or to arrange an informal visit.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our team is fundamental to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

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

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £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 employer contributions
• Green commute support via Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Voluntary benefits and retail discounts
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices