Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Leighton Buzzard

Ark House Vets, Leighton Buzzard, East of England is offering a permanent Vet role with a salary of up to £65,000 (DOE) and a welcome bonus of up to £3000 (pro rata). Relocation support of £4000 is also available.

As a proud member of Inspire vet care, Ark House is looking for talent to join the team. Inspire vet care is the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners.

At Inspire vet care, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you'll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You'll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice.

You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, and the occasional exotic or wildlife case brought in by our community-minded clients. We offer a great balance between consults and surgeries, with procedures typically including routine spays, castrates, lumpectomies, dentals, and ECC work when required.

The tools you'll need to flourish in your work include:

• A single-site practice within a converted house in the town centre, currently undergoing renovation.
• A spacious reception area, four consult rooms, a well-organised dispensary, prep area, theatre, separate cat and dog wards, a dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray, an X-ray room, and a lab equipped with a full IDEXX suite and a new microscope.
• Quiet office spaces for admin and a comfortable staff area with kitchen facilities, tea and coffee, weekly fruit deliveries, and a good supply of snacks.
• On-site parking.
• Access to modern first opinion practice tools including X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and a flexible endoscope.

Our full-time rota consists of four nine-hour days from Monday to Friday, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning which runs from 8:30 until 1 and is sole charge. There is no out of hours work, allowing you to enjoy a predictable and healthy work-life balance.

You’ll be joining a friendly team of two vets, seven RVNs, and a client care team of five including our Practice Manager. We also have visiting specialists in cardiology, diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, and orthopaedics, with opportunities for mentoring and learning new techniques. If you're considering working towards a certificate, we’re more than happy to discuss how we can support you.

We’re also proud to give back by supporting charities such as Cats Protection and Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Leighton Buzzard offers a peaceful Bedfordshire market town with beautiful countryside, riverside walks, and a strong community spirit, while also boasting excellent transport links into London, Milton Keynes, and beyond. The town centre is full of shops, cosy cafés, and local markets, and the surrounding area offers stunning green spaces including Rushmere Country Park and the Chilterns.

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

At Inspire vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role relevant courses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.

6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays, private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy, BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees, cycle to work and green car schemes (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers, and reduced cost veterinary care for your own pets.

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If you have any questions before applying, please speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you.