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Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical bias + Flexible hours!
Senior Veterinary Surgeon (Surgical Focus) – Flexible Role
Salary: Up to £65,000 (FTE, DOE)
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Vet with a strong surgical bias to join our dynamic, expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the evolution of surgery in practice, support junior colleagues, and thrive in a flexible, collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
You’ll join us at an exciting time as we enhance surgical services, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the practice’s continued growth. The role suits those passionate about specialising in, or expanding, surgical expertise while guiding the team’s clinical development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality surgical and small animal care to a diverse caseload, including dentistry, small furries, and exotics.
- Mentor junior team members, ensuring consistent clinical standards and professional growth.
- Drive service development, with a focus on refining and expanding surgical treatments within the practice.
- Offer flexible support (predominantly weekdays, occasional early Saturday mornings, max 1-in-4).
- Collaborate with a veterinary team in a collaborative, inclusive practice culture.
- Contribute to team well-being and continuous professional development (CPD).
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The role is out-of-hours (OOH)-free, with structured working hours—appointments finish early to allow time for wrap-up without unnecessary overtime.
About Us
Our practice thrives on growth, mentorship, and share values with clients and colleagues alike. Many team members began here as temporary staff and later joined permanently—transforming into key contributors to the veterinary community.
Team Ethos:
- Investment in careers: Supports staff from nursing assistants to student nurses, empowering progression.
- Well-being focus: Practice Karina (BVetMed MRCVS) is a Mental Health First Aider and Vet GDP Advisor.
- Training practice approval: We prepare future vets and dedicated nurses.
Our Practice Owner and Surgeon, Karina, transitioned from commercial nursing to veterinary medicine, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong development and team support.
The Team
"We are a diverse team with room for different passions, where talents are nurtured." Karina (BVetMed MRCVS), Practice Owner
Benefits
Beyond a competitive salary (up to £65,000, DOE, FTE), we offer:
✅ Personalised salary structure (dependent on role/flexibility/experience) ✅ Private health insurance ✅ Contributory pension scheme ✅ Generous CPD allowance + certificate funding ✅ 5.6 weeks’ holiday + 1 extra birthday day (sunshine leave included) ✅ Occupational membership fees covered (RCVS, BVA, VDS) ✅ Wellbeing & pastoral support via Colleague Assistance Programmes (RC, Port of Call, MHFA) ✅ Cycle-to-work scheme ✅ 20% discount on Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room ✅ Flexible contracts (part-time/full-time) and focused working hours
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Who Are We Looking For?
- A veterinary surgeon with an interest in advancing surgical practice and kilcare support.
- Someone who values mentoring, team collaboration, and mentoring in a flexible environment.
- A commitment to ensuring well-being and inclusion within the practice.
How to Apply
If you’d like to explore this opportunity or simply discuss, reach out to Rach at northvet@vets4pets.com. We aim to respond within one working day.
What drives us? Inspired by pets, we champion diversity, promote people’s potential, and leave behind a positive, varied world for pets, planet—and people.
"Join us to embrace difference, inspire change, and contribute to a practice that rewards talent and invests in growth."
[Application and enquiries: northvet@vets4pets.com] 🐾
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