Small Animal Vet Surgeon — 4-Day Week + 24-Hour Hospital Team
1 month ago 
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Salary
£50,000
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Iain Anderson
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Who They Are
GVC is supporting a thriving small animal hospital practice delivering 24-hour care, backed by a dedicated in-house night team that also provides out-of-hours support to nearby practices. The wider setup includes a main hospital and branch network, with strong nursing support (20+ RVNs) and a clinical team that includes multiple certificate holders across a range of disciplines. Professional development is actively encouraged, with support available for further training and postgraduate qualifications.
What You’ll Do
This role is suited to a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with who wants to keep progressing clinically in a supportive hospital environment. You’ll:
- Deliver high-quality consultations and case workups, using evidence-led decision making
- Contribute to surgery and case management appropriate to your level, with support around you
- Work collaboratively with a large team including experienced RVNs and clinical colleagues
- Participate in a learning-focused culture, including regular M&M meetings and EBVM
- Maintain excellent standards of patient and client care across a busy, well-supported service
Working pattern
- 40 hours per week
- 4-day working week
- 1 in 7 weekend rota
- 2 full days off in lieu for weekends worked
What You’ll Gain
- Salary: £50,000
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- £1,750 CPD allowance per annum + training/CPD support
- RCVS / VCI membership paid + two additional membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Cash health plan (health & wellbeing contributions)
- Enhanced family leave (paternity/maternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy)
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Perks/discount platform + cycle-to-work scheme
- Company sick pay, annual pay reviews, wellbeing focus, and career progression opportunities
If you’re a small animal Vet Surgeon looking for a 24-hour hospital team where development is genuinely supported (and your rota is built for balance), contact GVC for the full brief. Send your CV and availability, or message/call for a confidential chat.
Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address:
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
