Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Chestnut Vets, Ware; Ware; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Chestnut Vets in Ware, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, collaborative small animal team. The role offers a varied caseload with preventative care, dentistry, imaging, and surgery, and a clear path for development.

You’ll work within a supportive team with case discussion and opportunities to advance skills. We offer flexible hours (4-5 days per week), no OOH or Sundays, and relocation and signing incentives for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• As a confident associate in general consulting and surgery, you’ll join a team that values discussion and knowledge sharing.
• Experience in small animal practice with client-focused care is preferred.
• Ability to work across a busy, varied caseload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Operate in theatre day with ongoing consults and collaboration with the team.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Team collaboration

Consultation skills

Diagnostics

Tools

Laparoscopy

Endoscopy

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Ware, Hertfordshire

Salary of up to £65,000 DOE

Welcome bonus of up to £5,000

Relocation allowance of up to £5,000

At Inspiring Vet Care, we’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, collaborative team in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Chestnut Vets is a well-respected busy small animal practice which benefits from a varied caseload ranging from the provision of preventative health care to a range of facilities for digital diagnostic imaging, dentistry, medical investigations (separate dog and cat wards), and surgical procedures.

Your career, your direction

We don’t believe career development should follow a one-size-fits-all path.

Ideally we need a confident associate in general consulting and surgery, someone happy to work within a team where case discussion and contributions are encouraged, keen to develop skills and progress and who puts client and pet care at the foremost.

Practice Highlights

• Great links to London
• Laparoscopic and endoscopy equipment on site
• At least one day of surgeries a week
• 4 or 5 days week - up to you!
• No OOH
• No Sundays
• Can accommodate working around school hours

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a 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.

Each full time vet gets their own day in theatre with a further 3 days consulting. In a 6 week rotation one weekend will include consulting Saturday morning then taking care of any inpatients for that afternoon with the support of OOH provider over night. Another Saturday morning consulting only.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• 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

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £65,000 DOE