Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident Small Animal Vet Surgeon to take on a sole-charge general practice role within a close-knit community setting. This position is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys continuity of care and values becoming a familiar, trusted presence for local clients and their pets.
The role offers a well-balanced first-opinion caseload, allowing the successful candidate to structure each day effectively across consultations, routine surgery, and clinical administration. The pace of work is designed to be manageable, supporting thoughtful decision-making and consistent patient care.
This opportunity would particularly suit a vet with several years of experience who is looking to settle into a long-term role, take ownership of their practice environment, and work with dependable clinical support available whenever required.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing first-opinion consultations with clear diagnostic planning
- Carrying out routine surgical procedures within personal competence
- Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical records
- Making timely referral decisions when cases require escalation
- Working collaboratively with nursing colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations
Qualifications Needed:
- RCVS registration or eligibility to register in the UK
- Experience within small animal general practice
- Confidence working independently in a sole-charge environment
- Strong communication and client-care skills
- A calm, organised, and professional clinical approach
Package:
- Four-day working week providing structure and consistency
- Sole-charge role with strong regional clinical backup
- Flexible consideration for part-time or split-site rotas if preferred
- Shared weekend rota arranged in advance
- No on-call responsibilities included within the position
- Annual CPD allowance with paid study leave
- Support from experienced regional clinical leadership
- Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
- Access to advanced referral-level diagnostic and surgical support
