Job Description: Our client is seeking a skilled Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive first-opinion team in a modern, well-equipped setting. You’ll work across consultations, routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistry, with access to advanced imaging and scoping to investigate medical cases thoroughly. You’ll enjoy a 4-day pattern with 20-minute consults, steady caseload variety, and a team culture that values organized days and clear communication.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Guiding structured 20-minute consults that end with clear, written care plans
- Owning routine and occasional emergency soft-tissue procedures (GDVs/ex-laps/C-sections where appropriate)
- Using dental radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy/bronchoscopy/rhinoscopy to drive decisions
- Keeping crisp, decision-focused records and sensible follow-ups for continuity
- Sharing know-how with junior colleagues and collaborating closely with an engaged RVN/reception team
Package:
20-minute appointment template for thoughtful workups and client education
Four-day week (≈40 hours) with 1-in-3 Saturday mornings only
- No on-call or out-of-hours to protect recovery time
- High-spec kit: dental radiography, digital X-ray, referral-level ultrasound and full endoscopy suite
- Support to deepen surgical interests (e.g., TTA/orthopaedic exposure and soft-tissue development)
- Ring-fenced CPD budget and time, plus access to a specialist advice network when needed
- RCVS/VDS and key professional memberships supported
- Collaborative case rounds with Clinical/Practice Directors and a proactive nursing team
- Well-organised front-of-house to keep the day flowing smoothly
- Welcoming culture that values teaching, feedback and steady progression
