Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Veterinary Surgeon – Full-Time Opportunity

My client based in Bedfordshire islooking for a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of a supportive, progressive practice that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced small animal vet who enjoys a varied caseload with plenty of surgical involvement. You'll work alongside a collaborative team in a well-equipped practice where professional development is actively encouraged.

• Full-time position based on a 4-day working week
• Varied caseload with a strong focus on surgery
• Shared rota covering consultations, surgery, inpatient care and emergency work
• Fixed weekday off each week
• Approximately six Saturday day shifts per year
• Shared out-of-hours commitment until 11:00pm, with overnight responsibility limited to inpatient care
• Fixed night duty every other week
• Around six weekends and one bank holiday included in the annual rota

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with solid surgical skills
• Previous out-of-hours experience is beneficial but not essential
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a patient-focused approach
• Passionate about delivering high standards of clinical care

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Additional salary enhancement for certificate holders
• Clear salary structure with genuine career progression opportunities
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Two additional paid personal days each year, with any unused days added to your annual leave entitlement
• Generous CPD allowance with funded certificates and advanced qualifications supported
• Unlimited access to online CPD resources
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

If you're looking for your next career move within a forward-thinking practice that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.