Veterinary Surgeon: First-Opinion Practice with Mentoring & WLB

Prospect Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DOERCVS and VDS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support and champions

Enhanced family leave policies

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon for a first-opinion role in the Halifax area. The practice focuses on high-quality patient care with a collaborative team and strong support for professional development.

You will manage a varied medical and surgical caseload, benefiting from clinical autonomy and access to experienced colleagues. The role supports work-life balance with 40-hour weeks and flexible patterns.

Qualifications

• RCVS veterinary surgeon registration is required.
• Experience in first-opinion small animal practice.
• Confident handling a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Able to work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Interest in mentoring or leadership development is welcome.
• Experienced vets who enjoy supporting others are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Cover a varied first-opinion caseload across medical and surgical cases.
• Develop and apply clinical skills across a broad scope of cases.
• Maintain high clinical autonomy with access to senior colleagues for advice.

Skills

RCVS registered

First-opinion practice

Medical & surgical caseload

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring interest

Leadership development

Client relationship skills

Job description

Prospect Health is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon for a first-opinion role in the Halifax area. The practice focuses on high-quality patient care with a collaborative team and strong support for professional development.

You will manage a varied medical and surgical caseload, benefiting from clinical autonomy and access to experienced colleagues. The role supports work-life balance with 40-hour weeks and flexible patterns.