Veterinary Surgeon Needed In Surrey - Independent Practice


Salary
£50k - £70k
Company
Vet Locums
Contact
Aaron Leemans-Kennedy
Surrey, United Kingdom
Veterinary Surgeon with a Surgical Bias – Exciting Independent Practice Opportunity
📍 Location: Surrey – near Ascot
💷 Salary: Starting at £50,000+ (up to £70k DOE)
A well-established independent veterinary practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in surgery to join their friendly and progressive team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of one of the few remaining independent practices in the area – where your voice is heard and your wellbeing is prioritised.
📅 Role & Rota:
- 4-day working week
- 3 operating days per week
- 1 in 4 Saturday rota (9:00am – 12:00pm)
- No Sundays, bank holidays, or out-of-hours work
- 20-minute consults
- Morning, afternoon, and evening breaks scheduled daily
- Admin and lunch time protected in the diary
🛠 Equipment & Clinical Standards:
- Recently upgraded ultrasound, digital radiography, multiparameter monitors, syringe drivers, tonopen, and Phovia light therapy
- Confidence-building clinics with a stress-free, patient-focused approach
- Fully utilised RVNs supporting nurse consults (post-op checks, Cytopoint, Librela, Solensia, etc.)
- Separate dog, cat, and rabbit wards
- On-site collaboration with a visiting orthopaedic team
👥 About the Team:
- 5 vets (equivalent to 3.5 FTEs) with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, ultrasound, behaviour, and exotics
- 5 skilled RVNs with individual clinical focuses
- Head Nurse with referral-level experience
- 3 dedicated ANAs ensuring optimal behind-the-scenes efficiency
- Supportive and proactive reception team
- Forward-thinking Practice Manager with a strong commitment to team wellbeing
- Regular bi-monthly team catch-ups
💼 Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Passion for building lasting client-pet relationships
- Confident in soft tissue surgery and eager to mentor others
- Committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and professional development
- Empathetic communicator with clients and team
- Open to leadership development opportunities
- Financially aware and transparent when discussing treatment costs
For more details, email [email protected]
Tel: 01395 206208
Address:
Surrey, United Kingdom