Associate Veterinarian Job, St Albans

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St Albans

Up to £60,000 - £65,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

St Albans

Up to £60,000 - £65,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

St Albans

Up to £60,000 - £65,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Job Description: 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.

The 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  
Posted
04/03/2026
Reference
JB-30103
Location
St Albans,
Experience
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