Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Veterinary Surgeon role at Medivet Little Hadham offers a varied caseload that balances routine work with more complex cases, including soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. It is a good fit if you want to keep developing your clinical skills while working in a collaborative setting with strong support around you.

You will be based in Little Hadham, Ware, Hertfordshire, and the role includes a 1 in 6 weekend rotation at Enfield 24-Hour Hospital, plus an average of 2 to 3 weeks of on-call duties and around 3 Bank Holidays per year. The hospital rota gives further exposure to a varied caseload and more opportunities for clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients in consults and surgery.
• Deliver care in line with regulatory, practice and operational compliance standards.
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients.
• Work collaboratively within the practice team.
• Support the development of Medivet communities through your clinical input.

Requirements

• You must be a qualified MRCVS.
• A passion for clinical excellence and client care is required.
• You should be a team player.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one.
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
• Life Assurance at 3 times salary.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service.
• Extra paid Day for You.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave per year.
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals.
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available.
• Sabbatical options based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work, Season Ticket loans, and discounts on Medivet products and services.

About the Practice

Medivet Little Hadham is supported by a team of 1 Branch Partner, 1 Veterinary Surgeon, 1 Head Nurse, 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses and a Mobile Veterinary Nurse. The practice is equipped with digital X-ray, in-house biochemistry and haematology analysers, plus Doppler and oscillometric blood pressure monitoring.

The caseload includes both routine and more complex work, with exposure to soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. The setting is designed to support high-quality patient care, clinical development and close teamwork.