Veterinary Surgeon | Manage Cases In-House | Fully Funded Certs | 3.5-Day Week w/ Limited OOHs

• Join an independent Hertfordshire hospital with 120+ years of community reputation
• Work alongside 16 experienced vets and an outstanding nursing team
• Manage a varied in-house caseload – complex medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery & more
• Fully funded certificates with support to pursue specialist interests (including ophthalmology)
• 4-day week with regular early finishes
• Salary up to £82,000 DOE + generous benefits package and relocation package up to £3,000

Looking for a Veterinary Surgeon job in Hertfordshire that offers true clinical depth, career progression, and genuine work-life balance?

This is a rare opportunity to join a proudly independent, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital with over 120 years of history, exceptional facilities, and a collaborative team culture that truly invests in its vets.

If you’re ready to step into a role where cases are worked up properly, skills are developed fully, and teamwork genuinely matters, this could be the perfect next move!

About the Hospital

This independent small animal hospital has been at the heart of its Hertfordshire community for over 120 years. Accredited by the RCVS since 1985, the practice has continually invested in its people, facilities, and technology to deliver gold standard veterinary care.

With an extensive refurbishment due to be completed in the coming months, it’s an exciting time to join a progressive, forward-thinking team rooted firmly in strong community values!

Clinical Excellence & Facilities

The majority of cases are managed and treated in-house, supported by a highly skilled team of:

• 16 experienced Veterinary Surgeons
• 29 RVNs, SVNs and ACAs
• Dedicated administrative support staff
• Clinical interests across the team include:
• Orthopaedics
• ECC
• Internal medicine
• Behaviour
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology

State-of-the-Art Equipment Includes:

• ASIF kits
• Mono & bipolar cautery
• Multi-parameter anaesthetic monitors with capnography
• Digital X-ray
• Rigid & doppler ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Hydrotherapy
• Laser therapy
• Tonometry
• Operating microscope, slit lamp & loupes
• Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
• Brand new top-of-the-range ultrasound machine
• Upgraded flexible video endoscopy
• Investment in laparoscopy

This is an environment designed for developing advanced clinical skills and pursuing areas of special interest.

The Role – Veterinary Surgeon (Minimum 1 Year Experience)

We are seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon comfortable with routine procedures and consultations, ready to take the next step in their career.

You will:

• Work up cases thoroughly in-house
• Participate in daily case discussions
• Receive hands-on guidance and mentorship
• Have the opportunity to mentor newer graduates
• Develop leadership and coaching skills
• An ambition to pursue a certificate is fully supported with funding available
• An interest in ophthalmology is advantageous but not essential

Work-Life Balance That Actually Delivers

This role is structured to support long-term career sustainability:

• 4-day working week
• Early finish once a week
• For 7 weeks out of 9: 1pm finish (effectively a 3.5 day week)
• For the remaining 2 weeks: 5pm finish
• 1:9 on-call weekends with an RVN always on-site (rota structured so you'll never work the full weekend!)
• Protected breaks and allocated admin time
• Spacious staff room with sofas

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary up to £82,000 DOE
• Bonuses paid for any procedure carried out while on-call
• Relocation package up to £3,000
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate support (fully funded)
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Plus much more

Ready to Progress Your Veterinary Career?

If you're searching for a Veterinary Surgeon job in Hertfordshire within an independent hospital that prioritises clinical standards, team collaboration, and genuine career development — this is an opportunity not to miss.

Apply today to join a practice where ambition is encouraged, development is funded, and teamwork is truly valued!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp me on 07851 060654 as I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities!

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57440