Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Leighton Buzzard
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Small animal surgery Consultation Ultrasound X-ray interpretation Dental radiography Emergency and critical care Team collaboration Client communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Leighton Buzzard, East of England

Discipline: Small Animal | Full Time, Part Time, Flexible | Salary up to £65,000 (DOE)

Plus Relocation Allowance of up to £4000 and Welcome Bonus of up to £3000

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], based in Leighton Buzzard, is looking for a confident and friendly Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive team. You'll enjoy a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, and occasional exotics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Balance of consults and surgeries (spays, castrates, lumpectomies, dentals, ECC)
  • Confidence in sole charge when needed, supported by experienced nursing team
  • Use modern equipment: X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, flexible endoscope
  • Participate in 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30-1:00, sole charge) with no out-of-hours

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £65,000 (DOE)
  • Relocation allowance up to £4,000 and welcome bonus up to £3,000
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave (incl. bank holidays) + birthday holiday
  • Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid leave, certificate support
  • BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees paid
  • Company pension, Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
  • Discounted pet treatment at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practices

About the Practice

Our single-site practice is a converted house in the town centre, currently being renovated. Features include four consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, dedicated dental suite, X-ray room, full IDEXX lab, and comfortable staff area. We have a friendly team of two vets, seven RVNs, and five client care staff, plus visiting specialists in cardiology, diagnostics, soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics.

How to Apply

Apply via the link or contact Marcus Alphonso, Talent Partner, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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