Veterinary Surgeon
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £70,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BEDFORD |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Hospital
Bedfordshire | Full or Part-Time | £40,000–£70,000+
Are you a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop your clinical skills within an experienced, supportive team?
Our client is an established, independent RCVS-accredited small animal hospital looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with around 2–5 years’ experience to join their growing clinical team.
Whether you have an interest in medicine or diagnostic imaging, or simply want to build on your general practice skills, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your confidence, explore your clinical interests and work alongside experienced certificate holders.
The Role
• full or part-time hours available
• 3–5 days per week, up to 37.5 hours
• 1 in 4 Saturday daytime shifts
• No on-call commitment
• A varied first opinion caseload, with opportunities to develop your medical and diagnostic skills
• Support for further qualifications, including certificates
• Potential opportunities to progress into leadership or management as your career develops
About the Practice
The practice sees a diverse caseload, including exotics, and is equipped to accommodate a wide range of species. You’ll also benefit from working alongside experienced vets, including Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders in cardiology, diagnostic imaging and small animal medicine.
The team places a strong emphasis on continuity of care, clinical standards and providing a compassionate service to clients and their pets.
As a progressive practice, they actively encourage professional development, with a number of colleagues currently working towards Certificates.
The Ideal Candidate
• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with around 2–5 years’ post-graduate experience
• A keen interest in developing your general practice skills
• An interest in medicine or diagnostic imaging would be particularly welcomed
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge
• Someone who is motivated to learn, take on new challenges and contribute ideas
• Confident recognising when to seek advice and keen to continue building clinical independence
Salary & Benefits
• Salary from £40,000 to £70,000+ depending on experience
• Full or part-time available
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance, with five days of CPD
• Certificate study and further development encouraged and supported
• Paid RCVS annual registration fees
• VDS cover
• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, with additional leave based on length of service
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Up to £20 per month towards a gym subscription
• Up to £20 per month towards pet insurance
• Discounted veterinary fees
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your clinical interests, learn from experienced colleagues and build a long-term career within an independent hospital, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Jacob at Purovets for a confidential discussion on 01904 570056 or
j.horsley@purovets.com