Area Veterinary Surgeon - Hertfordshire
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 - £71,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Area Veterinary Surgeon – Hertfordshire & North London
Salary: Up to £71,064 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Why Join?
• Competitive salary of up to
£71,000 DOE
• Enjoy the variety of working across a network of well-equipped, established small animal practices
• Four-day working week offering an excellent work-life balance
• Generous CPD allowance with funded certificates and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Supportive regional team with access to advanced facilities, referral services and a dedicated veterinary mentor
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a successful and supportive network of practices across
Hertfordshire and North London.
This permanent position offers the perfect blend of stability and variety, making it ideal for a confident vet who enjoys working with different teams, broadening their clinical experience and building strong relationships across multiple practices.
You'll work alongside experienced Branch Partners, Lead Vets, RVNs and dedicated support teams, gaining exposure to a varied caseload while benefiting from a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and clinical development are actively encouraged.
Across the region you'll have access to modern facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory services and endoscopy, together with the support of a nearby 24-hour hospital providing emergency, inpatient and referral services. The wider team has expertise across internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dentistry and diagnostic imaging, creating excellent opportunities to continue developing your own clinical interests.
To ensure you're fully supported from day one, you'll also be paired with a dedicated veterinary mentor who will provide ongoing guidance as you settle into the role.
What They're Looking For
• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum of three years' UK small animal experience
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Able to adapt to different practice environments and enjoy the variety of multi-site working
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Keen to continue developing both clinically and professionally
The Rota
Designed with flexibility and work-life balance in mind, this role offers:
• Four-day working week (36 hours)
• Flexible rota supporting planned holiday cover across the region
• Variable day off each week
• Approximately two bank holidays per year
• Around two weeks of shared on-call cover annually
• Only one to two additional rotational shifts per year
This varied rota provides excellent clinical exposure while maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of up to £71,000 DOE
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Additional paid wellbeing day each year
• Time off in lieu for bank holidays worked
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus three days' paid CPD leave
• Funded certificate support
• Professional memberships paid (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing support
• Relocation assistance available
• Visa sponsorship available where applicable
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
Interested?
If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role that offers genuine variety, clinical development and the support of an experienced regional team, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact
Lorna on
01904 570056 or email
l.vasey@purovets.com.
If this position isn't quite right for 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: JOB-55890
Area Veterinary Surgeon – Hertfordshire & North London
Salary: Up to £71,064 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Why Join?
• Competitive salary of up to
£71,000 DOE
• Enjoy the variety of working across a network of well-equipped, established small animal practices
• Four-day working week offering an excellent work-life balance
• Generous CPD allowance with funded certificates and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Supportive regional team with access to advanced facilities, referral services and a dedicated veterinary mentor
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a successful and supportive network of practices across
Hertfordshire and North London.
This permanent position offers the perfect blend of stability and variety, making it ideal for a confident vet who enjoys working with different teams, broadening their clinical experience and building strong relationships across multiple practices.
You'll work alongside experienced Branch Partners, Lead Vets, RVNs and dedicated support teams, gaining exposure to a varied caseload while benefiting from a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and clinical development are actively encouraged.
Across the region you'll have access to modern facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory services and endoscopy, together with the support of a nearby 24-hour hospital providing emergency, inpatient and referral services. The wider team has expertise across internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dentistry and diagnostic imaging, creating excellent opportunities to continue developing your own clinical interests.
To ensure you're fully supported from day one, you'll also be paired with a dedicated veterinary mentor who will provide ongoing guidance as you settle into the role.
What They're Looking For
• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum of three years' UK small animal experience
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Able to adapt to different practice environments and enjoy the variety of multi-site working
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Keen to continue developing both clinically and professionally
The Rota
Designed with flexibility and work-life balance in mind, this role offers:
• Four-day working week (36 hours)
• Flexible rota supporting planned holiday cover across the region
• Variable day off each week
• Approximately two bank holidays per year
• Around two weeks of shared on-call cover annually
• Only one to two additional rotational shifts per year
This varied rota provides excellent clinical exposure while maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of up to £71,000 DOE
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Additional paid wellbeing day each year
• Time off in lieu for bank holidays worked
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus three days' paid CPD leave
• Funded certificate support
• Professional memberships paid (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing support
• Relocation assistance available
• Visa sponsorship available where applicable
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
Interested?
If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role that offers genuine variety, clinical development and the support of an experienced regional team, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact
Lorna on
01904 570056 or email
l.vasey@purovets.com.
If this position isn't quite right for 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: JOB-55890
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