Veterinary Surgeon


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£45,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ST ALBANS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Veterinary Surgeon – St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £45,000–£65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

• Join an established, community focused practice with a loyal client base and varied caseload

• Excellent work-life balance with a supportive, friendly environment

• Varied caseload

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available

• Strong CPD support with funded certificates

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join an established community focused practice.

The practice has a loyal client base, offering a varied mix of medical, surgical and dental cases.

The role offers a good level of autonomy and involves sole charge work, so the ideal candidate will need to be a confident all round vet who is comfortable with routine surgery and basic medical procedures.

What They're Looking For

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident all-round vet with experience in routine consultations and surgery

• Comfortable working in a sole-charge environment

• Confident with basic medical procedures

• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

• Keen to develop professionally and contribute to the growth of the practice

The Rota

The role is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, with 1 in 6 weekends.

There will also be a fair share of bank holidays across the rota.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000–£65,000 DOE

• Five weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

• Additional paid Day for You each year

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus three days' paid CPD leave

• Professional memberships paid – RCVS, VDS and BVA

• Private Medical Insurance from day one

• Visa sponsorship & Relocation support available

• Season Ticket Loans

Interested?

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a full-time role offering autonomy, variety and the opportunity to help shape an established practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jacob on 01904 570056 or email j.horsley@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).

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