At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team delivering high-quality care to small animals through consultations and surgeries.
- Company: Well-established veterinary practice in St Albans, known for its collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, five weeks annual leave, CPD funding, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Enjoy a structured rota with opportunities for career development and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while building lasting client relationships.
- Qualifications: MRCVS registration and experience in small animal practice required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking a Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join a well‑established first‑opinion practice delivering high standards of companion animal care. This full‑time role offers a varied caseload of consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, providing the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships while working within a supportive and collaborative clinical team.
This position includes occasional weekend, on‑call, and bank holiday participation to assist a nearby 24‑hour hospital, ensuring continuity of patient care across the wider service. This role would suit a veterinary surgeon who enjoys managing cases thoroughly while contributing to a positive team culture and maintaining excellent clinical standards.
Qualifications Needed:
- MRCVS registration with eligibility to practise in the UK
- Experience within small animal general practice
- Competence in routine surgical and medical procedures
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication skills when advising clients on treatment options
Package:
- Competitive annual salary aligned with experience level
- Structured rota with shared weekend and on‑call participation
- Five weeks annual leave plus public holidays increasing with service
- Additional paid personal day to use each year
- Professional fees for regulatory memberships covered
- Annual CPD funding with protected learning time
- Private medical cover and wellbeing support services
- Long‑term career development and certificate support
- Season ticket travel assistance available
- Cycle commuting incentive scheme
Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England employer: The Vet Service
Join a thriving small animal practice in the heart of Suffolk, where your skills as a Small Animal Vet Surgeon will be valued and nurtured. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, generous CPD allowances, and a supportive team culture, this role offers you the opportunity to shape your career while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Bury St Edmunds. Experience a fulfilling career with ample growth opportunities and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
