Veterinary Surgeon | St Albans, Hertfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice in the historic city of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Offering a salary of up to £65,000 FTE DOE (£32,500 pro rata), this permanent part-time role provides an excellent balance of autonomy, continuity of care and the support of the wider Medivet network. With an established client base, varied first opinion caseload and the opportunity to work cases through from start to finish, this is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for consistency, flexibility and genuine clinical satisfaction.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE (£32,500 pro rata).
• Permanent part-time Veterinary Surgeon position.
• 21 hours per week.
• Sole charge role with an established caseload.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• Bank Holiday and on-call rota (pro rata).
• Opportunity for additional OOH or overtime shifts.
• Loyal client base with excellent case continuity.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This well-established first opinion practice has built a loyal and longstanding client base within the local community and enjoys an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality veterinary care. Situated in a prominent location, the practice offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients while providing genuine continuity of care.

As the Veterinary Surgeon within the practice, you'll benefit from a high degree of clinical autonomy while remaining fully supported by the wider Medivet network. You'll have access to experienced colleagues, advanced referral facilities, Clinical Communities and internal CPD, ensuring excellent support whenever required while maintaining the independence of a community-focused practice.

The practice encourages Veterinary Surgeons to work cases through from initial consultation to treatment and follow-up, providing a highly rewarding clinical experience and the opportunity to develop long-term client relationships.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consultation rooms.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Dedicated treatment and preparation areas.
• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Access to advanced referral facilities and 24-hour hospitals through the wider Medivet network.

The Location

Located in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire, the practice enjoys an enviable position within one of the UK's most desirable historic cities. St Albans offers an excellent mix of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, green parks and cultural attractions, while also providing outstanding rail and road connections into Central London. The combination of vibrant city life, historic charm and excellent commuter links makes it an exceptional place to live and work.

The Role

This is a permanent part-time position working 21 hours per week, including 1 in 3 Saturdays.

The role offers the opportunity to manage an established caseload within a sole charge environment, allowing you to develop strong client relationships and enjoy excellent continuity of care. You'll provide a mixture of consultations, routine surgery and medical case management while working cases through wherever appropriate.

In addition to the branch hours, you'll participate in a pro rata Bank Holiday and on-call rota, with the opportunity to undertake additional out-of-hours or overtime shifts across other practices within the wider Medivet network should you wish to increase your working hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking flexibility, autonomy and long-term stability within a supportive clinical environment.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You'll be confident working in a sole charge environment, managing a varied first opinion caseload and performing routine consultations and surgery. This opportunity would suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a stable part-time position where they can build strong client relationships while enjoying the support of a wider clinical network whenever required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE (£32,500 pro rata).
• Permanent part-time position.
• 21-hour working week.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• Pro rata Bank Holiday and on-call responsibilities.
• Opportunity for additional OOH and overtime shifts.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service (pro rata).
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave (pro rata).
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in the St Albans area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today .

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