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.
The Opportunity
- 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
What They Are Looking For
- 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
What's on Offer
- 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.
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom employer: Chattyvets
Chattyvets in Colchester is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its team members while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. With a unique opportunity for Veterinary Surgeons to transition into co-ownership, employees benefit from clinical leadership roles, profit-sharing, and equity growth, all within a community-focused environment that values high standards of care and innovation.
