Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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Salary up to £60,000 DOE, up to £5,000 relocation allowance and up to £2,000 welcome bonus.

Wood Street Vets has been part of the local community for more than 100 years. We are looking for an experienced, confident Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next meaningful step in their career. If you’re a proactive clinician who enjoys managing complex cases, working to a high standard, and guiding others, our Barnet Hospital could be the perfect next chapter.

Based in a beautifully converted Georgian building, our Barnet Hospital offers historic character and modern equipment, including spacious reception, separate cat and dog waiting rooms, three consult rooms, three theatres, a large prep area, a fully equipped IDEXX lab, a dedicated dental suite with X‑ray, a digital X‑ray room, scan room, isolation ward, dog and cat wards, quiet office spaces and a well‑stocked staff area.

• Manage a diverse caseload of cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, occasional chickens and wildlife.
• Perform a range of surgical procedures, from routine operations to laparoscopic work, orthopaedics, thoracic surgery, BOAS, dentistry and ECC.
• Utilise in‑house capabilities such as radiography, dental X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, electro‑ and radio‑surgery, stapling, orthopaedic kits, ventilators and advanced monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with a skilled RVN team and support a smooth workflow throughout the day.

• Full‑time, 42 hours across four days with part‑time Saturdays (rotating schedule).
• No out‑of‑hours or on‑call duty allows a healthy work‑life balance.
• Potential for mentorship of newer graduates and support for certificate pursuits.

• Annual leave: 6.6 weeks inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Wellbeing:
  Private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, enhanced family‑friendly policies, and wellness initiatives.
• Professional development: £1,250 CPD allowance, 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata, certificate support, and access to IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Colleague benefits:
  Company pension scheme, Cycle‑to‑Work and Green Cars schemes, voluntary benefits, discounts with retailers, and discounted treatment for your own pets.

We’re a friendly and engaged team who love community involvement, support local events, and value collaboration, open communication, and a supportive culture that helps experienced vets thrive. Our location is well‑connected with excellent transport links and a vibrant neighbourhood.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analysing resumes. 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.