Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Orby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Small animal surgery Consultation Client communication Team collaboration Clinical diagnosis Treatment planning Veterinary medicine Surgical procedures

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Orby Vets, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. This role offers a mix of consultation and surgery days, with a supportive team and strong client relationships. Salary up to £70,000 DOE plus welcome bonus and relocation support.

About the Practice

We are a busy first-opinion small animal practice with a loyal and growing client base, seeing a varied caseload including dogs, cats, rabbits and other companion animals. Our practice is RCVS Core Standards accredited and we actively support both the Vet GDP programme and RVN training. The practice is well equipped with dedicated surgical operating theatre, separate preparation room, recently upgraded ultrasound, computed radiography, multiparameter monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, and planned dental radiography. We are committed to ongoing investment in equipment.

Meet the Team

Our small but highly supportive experienced team includes one experienced part-time Veterinary Surgeon, three Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), two Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs) soon to qualify, three Client Care team members, one of whom also works as an Animal Care Assistant (ACA), and a dedicated Practice Manager. Many colleagues have been with the practice for over 10 years, creating a stable and supportive environment.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include a mix of consultation and surgery days, working closely with the Practice Director and wider team, building strong relationships with loyal clients, working cases up in-house where appropriate, and providing continuity of care. Our varied caseload allows you to fully utilise your clinical skills while maintaining the personal touch of a community-focused practice.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Benefits include: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, additional holiday for your birthday, Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, certificate support, learning via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy, Vetlexicon access, research funding, Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme, BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees, company pension, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme, voluntary benefits, and discounted pet treatment at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practices.

Additional Information

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. For questions, contact Mike Burrell at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Apply via the link: .

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