Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
 Independent Hospital Practice

Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE) + 100% attendance bonus

Hours: Rotational across branches and main hospital, structured rota, no out-of-hours

Recruiter: This role is being handled exclusively by Global Vet Careers (GVC)

About the Practice:
GVC is assisting a proudly independent hospital and small animal practice offering both first-opinion and advanced care under one roof. The practice has multiple branches and a main hospital with in-house CT imaging, visiting specialists, and a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Key highlights include:

• Clinical freedom with collaborative decision-making and no corporate bureaucracy

• Advanced diagnostics including in-house CT imaging for complex conditions and targeted biopsies

• Access to certificate holders in multiple disciplines, visiting ophthalmologist, and a strong medicine team

• Launching a surgical referral service, providing career development opportunities

• Soon-to-be-launched dedicated ECC/night team ensuring continuity of care without out-of-hours commitment for vets

The Role:
This position offers a perfect blend of variety and stability:

• Rotate through branches and hospital with your day fixed at a single location

• Work on both first-opinion and referral-level cases

• No out-of-hours or late-night work thanks to the dedicated ECC team

• Collaborate with 26 vets with a range of clinical interests and experience

Requirements:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon (or eligible to register)

• Minimum 1 year of small animal experience

• Team-focused, flexible, and adaptable

• Passionate about high standards of clinical care and client service

• Comfortable with both first-opinion and advanced cases

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£45,000–£70,000 DOE) + 100% attendance bonus

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

• Unlimited CPD allowance (where business need is relevant)

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Staff discounts and pension scheme

• Supportive team culture with mentoring, wellbeing initiatives, and sustainability programs

• Regular social events, clinical steering groups, and recognition reward scheme

• Opportunities to contribute to exciting referral growth in medicine and surgery

Apply Now:
This role is being handled exclusively by Global Vet Careers. To discuss this opportunity or submit your application, contact Stephanie at stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com or call 01392 793069