Job Description

For the first time in almost ten years, we’re looking to welcome a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team at The Vet Centre. We’re looking for someone who is genuinely capable across all areas of first-opinion practice and comfortable taking sole charge when needed. If you enjoy a role that’s varied, hands-on, and truly rewarding, this could be the perfect next step.
Where First Opinion Really Means Fun, Fulfilling Work
We believe general practice doesn’t have to feel repetitive. With us, you’ll build and stretch your skills in a supportive but independence-driven environment. We want someone who’s keen to progress, improve, and enjoy the daily variety that walks, or hops, through the door.
A Welcoming Hospital You’ll Love Working In
Our main hospital sits within a converted house, offering a cosy, friendly environment that clients genuinely appreciate. You’ll have separate cat and dog waiting areas, two vet consult rooms, and a dedicated RVN consult room. The clinical space includes a well-organised prep area, a theatre, a dedicated x-ray room with dental x-ray facilities, a full IDEXX lab suite, and a dispensary just off reception. There’s also a peaceful office for admin time and a lovely conservatory kitchen complete with tea, coffee, a Nespresso machine, and always a good stash of biscuits.
Although most of your time will be at the hospital, you’ll also work occasionally at our rural branch, where you’ll take sole charge with confidence and autonomy.
A Caseload That Keeps Things Interesting
Our patients range from cats, dogs, rabbits, and small furries to the occasional chicken or wildlife case brought into the branch. We enjoy a healthy balance of consults and surgeries and a diverse caseload that keeps your days purposeful and engaging.
Clinical Equipment That Supports You to Do Your Best Work
We’re proud of the quality of care we offer. Our surgeries include cardiac scans, endoscopy (rhinoscopy & otoscopy), and laparoscopy where over 90% of our spays are keyhole. We invest in equipment that genuinely improves outcomes: bipolar diathermy, harmonic scalpels, and Enseal. Dental work is a pleasure rather than a chore, with dental x-rays at both sites, air-driven equipment, sharp instruments, and Vet-tome. And when specialist referral is the right choice, we have excellent pathways in place.
A Work–Life Balance That Works
This is a 12-month FTC for either 4 or 4.5 days per week, with just 1 in 5 Saturday mornings (8:30am–12:30pm) and time off in lieu. There are no OOH duties as our trusted colleagues at Hart Vets and Vets Now take over, giving clients reliable options while ensuring your evenings stay your own.
A Supportive, Skilled Team Around You
You'll be joining a friendly team of 6 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and a brilliant 4-strong client care team. If you're interested in completing a certificate, we’re more than happy to support you.
Community matters to us. Cats Protection is our primary charity partner, and we regularly support local cat charities, the RSPCA, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and many others. Being part of our team means being part of something bigger.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
WellbeingPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 
Development£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leaveCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS cover
Colleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice