Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Bedford area
Salary: £45,000-£65,000 DOE
Contract: Full-Time | Four-Day Week | Shared On-Call Rota
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and progressive veterinary team in the Bedford area.
This role offers a varied clinical caseload, with a balance of consultations, operating, clinical support and emergency work. You'll benefit from a four-day working week, a supportive working environment and opportunities to develop your clinical interests through further qualifications and professional development.
The position would suit a confident, enthusiastic vet who enjoys working collaboratively and is happy to contribute to a shared on-call rota. Previous on-call experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
The Role and Working Pattern
Full-time, permanent position with a fixed four-day working week.
- An equal share of consulting, operating, clinical support and on-call responsibilities.
- Shared on-call rota until 11pm, with overnight cover from 11pm to 8am limited to inpatient care.
- A fixed overnight on-call shift every other week.
- Six weekend commitments and one bank holiday commitment per year.
- Six Saturday day shifts annually, working 8:30am-5:00pm.
The Team and Working Environment
Join a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and high standards of patient care.
Work across a varied small animal caseload.
Be encouraged to develop clinical interests and pursue further qualifications.
Benefit from a working environment that supports professional growth and progression.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
- Previous experience in small animal practice.
- Confident managing consultations and routine surgical cases.
- Comfortable working across a varied clinical caseload.
- Previous on-call experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Commitment to excellent patient care and client service.
- Interest in ongoing clinical development and career progression.
Package and Benefits
- Salary of £45,000-£65,000, depending on experience.
- Additional salary supplements for certificate holders.
- Transparent salary banding with opportunities for progression.
- Five weeks' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Two additional paid personal days each year; unused days are added to annual leave at year-end.
- CPD actively encouraged and supported.
- Certificate and Advanced Practitioner (AVP) development support and funding.
- Unlimited online CPD through the RVC.
- RCVS, VDS and BSAVA professional fees paid.
- Employment Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Visa sponsorship may be available for suitable applicants.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced vet seeking a varied clinical role within a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
With a four-day working week, defined on-call arrangements and a strong package of benefits, the position offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and progress your career while maintaining a good work-life balance.
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