Veterinary Surgeon - Maternity Cover

Veterinary Surgeon – Maternity Cover

Join Vets for Pets for a Veterinary Surgeon - Maternity Cover role at our Luton practice. The position starts May 2026 and offers a great team environment with real job satisfaction.

The role is initially a 6‑month contract, later rolling, with a 4‑day week Monday to Friday (8:30‑19:00) and one early finish at 17:00. Saturdays are 9:00‑16:00 only about one in four. There is no OOH or sole charge, allowing a healthy work/life balance.

This balanced role combines surgery and medicine. As a solid GP practice we work at a steady pace, with a well‑managed rota and 20‑minute standard consults.

The ideal candidate wants to thrive as a general practitioner. We are flexible with experience level; whether you have many years of experience or need additional support, we provide a supportive environment that encourages further education and certificates. We also offer potential partnership/part‑ownership opportunities for those interested in ownership stakes.

Our practice is RCVS accredited at General Practice Level. We have separate cat and dog wards, 4 consulting rooms, theatre, prep area, diagnostic room and a fully stocked pharmacy. Equipment includes ultrasound, video endoscope, digital X‑ray, full IDEXX in‑house laboratory, K‑Laser, blood pressure machine and a multiparameter monitor.

• Salary up to £65k (pro rata) depending on skills and experience.
• Annual leave of 28 days including bank holidays, increasing after 2 years’ service.
• Unlimited CPD allowance, up to certificate level, and 5 extra CPD days.
• Funded visa sponsorship.
• No OOH or sole charge.
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards, including up to 20% off at Pets at Home and Vets4
  
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Pets is 10 minutes from Luton International Airport and under an hour from London by train. The nearest train station is a short walk away.

To find out more or to apply, please contact Laura at or call .

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!