Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Flexible Part-Time Role

Salary: Up to £65,000 (Pro Rata)
Hours: 20–30 per week (Friday, Saturday + 1 flexible weekday)

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team at Vets for Pets Staines in a flexible part-time role.

If you’re confident in your clinical ability, enjoy a varied but largely routine caseload, and want to be part of a genuinely close-knit team that values both professionalism and people, this could be a great fit.

About Us

We’re a small but experienced and highly supportive team of seven, made up of:

• 1 Full Time Veterinary Surgeon
• 3 Qualified Veterinary Nurses (One of which is the Practice Manager / Practice Owner)
• 3 Client Care Assistants / Receptionists

Between us, we bring over 30 years of combined experience, and we take real pride in maintaining a friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment.

We place strong emphasis on wellbeing and support within the team, with access to:

• Mental Health First Aider
• Clinical Supervisor
• Physical & Mental Health support
• Trained First Aiders

Our caseload is primarily routine consultations and preventative care, with the occasional more complex case to keep things varied and engaging.

Our practice is modern and well-equipped, including:

• In-house laboratory
• Digital X-ray & dental X-ray
• Dedicated dental suite & theatre
• Ultrasound
• Tonometry pen
• Glass kennels

The Role

We’re looking for a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable working independently and managing sole charge when required.

This is a part-time role covering:

• Fridays (9am–7pm)
• Saturdays (9am–5pm)
• One additional flexible weekday

Total: 20–30 hours per week

You’ll have the autonomy to work cases up appropriately, while being fully supported by a welcoming and experienced team.

About You

We’re ideally looking for a vet who:

• Has solid experience in first-opinion practice
• Is confident with routine consultations and procedures
• Is comfortable with sole charge
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a close team
• Values strong client relationships and continuity of care
• Brings a calm, confident, and professional approach

Why Join Us?
At Vets for Pets Staines, you’ll find a genuinely supportive environment where experience is valued, teamwork is strong, and flexibility is respected
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If you’re an experienced vet looking for a part-time role where you can maintain clinical independence while being part of a friendly, well-established team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, email: covet@vets4pets.com
Or visit: www.vets4petscareers.com

Location: TW18 4WB

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!