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Consult & Surgery Vet Role - No OOHs & Fair Weekend Rota

  • Location

    Welwyn

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • End date:

    N/A

  • Salary:

    £36,000 - £50,000 p/a DOE

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JN -022025-32654

  • Published:

    27 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-29

A well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its team. This first-opinion practice has been serving a loyal client base since 1999 and holds Silver Cat Friendly Status from the ISFM.

The Role

  • 4-day working week, no out-of-hours, and limited Saturday mornings (1:5, no more than 1:4).
  • A mix of consultations and surgeries within a varied first-opinion caseload.
  • Routine appointments are 15 minutes, with 30-minute slots for complex cases and additional emergency slots throughout the day.
  • Time allocated within the rota for administration tasks, ensuring a manageable workload.

Skills/Exp: Confidence in routine procedures and consultations is preferred, but new graduates will be considered, with a tailored rota for support (initially 1:3 Saturdays, moving to a shared rota once confident).

About the Practice

  • This five-vet practice (4 FTE) is supported by a highly skilled and proactive nursing team, encouraged to fully utilise their expertise.
  • The modern and progressive clinic operates from a unique building with a fascinating history, having previously been different businesses before transforming into a high-quality veterinary practice.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary from £36,000 – £50,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience.
  • 6.6 weeks holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
  • £1,750 CPD allowance, with a New Graduate Programme available for recently qualified vets.
  • RCVS, VDS, BVA, and IFSM membership fees covered.
  • Healthshield cash plan.
  • MyPerks scheme, offering discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment.
  • Discounted veterinary fees.
  • Regular pay reviews and career development opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and progressive team, offering a great work-life balance and excellent career development prospects in a beautiful Hertfordshire location.

Ref: JN -022025-32654

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