Swayne & Partners - Veterinary Surgeons
Veterinary Surgeon
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Veterinary Surgeon – Haverhill
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Swayne & Partners in Haverhill.
For over 50 years, we've built a reputation for clinical excellence and are proud of the experienced team we've developed, the breadth of cases we see and the opportunities we provide for our colleagues to learn and thrive. You'll be joining a practice where teamwork, development and high standards of patient care go hand in hand.
As part of Kin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care. Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.
Salary
- Up to £65,000 DOE
- Up to £70,000 for Certificate Holders
The Opportunity
Our Haverhill practice is a busy, well-equipped first opinion hospital offering an excellent balance of consulting and surgery. This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys managing a varied caseload and wants the autonomy to work cases up to a high clinical standard while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Working alongside long-standing colleagues, you'll have access to modern facilities, a loyal client base and the freedom to develop your own clinical interests.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing a varied first opinion medical and surgical caseload
- Consulting and performing routine soft tissue surgery independently
- Enjoying one dedicated operating day each week
- Building strong relationships with our loyal client base
- Working collaboratively with experienced vets and nurses
- Contributing to our high clinical standards and supportive team culture
Our Facilities
Our Haverhill practice is equipped with:
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Two fully equipped operating theatres
- Four consulting rooms
- Brand-new in-house laboratory equipment
- Excellent surgical facilities
- A collaborative clinical environment with strong case continuity
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who has:
- At least 2 years' UK small animal experience (5+ years preferred)
- Confidence performing routine soft tissue surgery independently
- Excellent consulting and communication skills
- A collaborative approach and commitment to patient care
- An interest in continuing professional development
Certificate holders are warmly welcomed, and we are happy to support those wishing to work towards a certificate.
Working Pattern
- Four-day week
- 8:30am–6:00pm
- Thursday and Friday are fixed working days
- 30-minute unpaid lunch
- 1 in 5 OOH weekends based in Bury
- Time off in lieu following weekend work
Why Join Us?
- Salary up to £65,000 DOE
- Up to £70,000 for Certificate Holders
- Certificate support
- CPD encouraged and funded
- Dedicated operating day each week
- Modern facilities and equipment
- High level of clinical autonomy
- Supportive, experienced team
- Loyal, long-standing clients
- Low staff turnover
- Genuine work-life balance
For any questions or to discuss this role further please contact louise.chandler@kinvet.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills