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 info@thevetoffice.com REF: Vet Surgeon - surgical focus - Herfordshire