Veterinary Surgeon - surgical focus - Herfordshire

Veterinary Surgeon Full Time Leominster, Herefordshire

Permanent | Strong Surgical Focus | Flexible Work Across Two Sites

A well-established, semi-rural veterinary practice in the scenic market town of Leominster is seeking a confident and skilled Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical focus to join its large, collaborative team. Situated in beautiful Herefordshire, with additional opportunities to work occasionally at a nearby practice in Ludlow, this role offers a perfect balance of clinical challenge, mentorship, and lifestyle.

The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team comprising several vets, 9 nurses, and 8 reception/admin professionals. With a varied caseload and a strong support system, the role allows the vet to focus fully on delivering exceptional care to clients and their petswithout the distractions of on-call or bank holiday commitments.

Working Pattern:

• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• 1 in 6 Saturdays (no on-call or bank holidays)
• Flexible and part-time options will be considered
  
  
  

What the Role Involves:

• Performing surgical procedures and consultations to a high clinical standard
• Communicating clearly with clients and providing excellent patient updates
• Creating tailored treatment plans with transparent costings
• Participating in clinical handovers and ensuring continuity of care
• Collaborating with colleagues across two practices for integrated team support
• Sharing and promoting clinical best practices
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues where needed
  
  
  

Candidate Requirements:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident in soft tissue and routine surgeries
• Experienced in collaborative, team-based veterinary environments
• Committed to delivering a high standard of care to patients and clients
• Familiar with nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures
• Keen to work in a supportive setting with mentorship opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
  

Key Benefits Include:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one
• Health cash plan (dental, optical, physio) and 24/7 GP access
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks with service)
• Additional paid Day for You each year
• CPD budget of £1,500 plus 3 days paid CPD leave
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees covered
• Sabbatical leave based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Tier 2 visa sponsorship and relocation support available
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
  
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-supported team in a picturesque location, with the scope to grow both surgically and professionally. For more information or to express interest, contact [email protected] REF: Vet Surgeon - surgical focus - Herfordshire