Job Description

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Job Title:

Veterinary Surgeon

Location:

Village Vet, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Hours:

42 hours per week over 4 days, 1:3 Saturdays, 1:12 Sundays, and 1 Bank Holiday per year

Salary:

Up to 48,000 per annum (D.O.E)

Are you looking to join a supportive, experienced team where you can enjoy a varied clinical role with hospital, consulting, and operating shifts?

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Village Vet St Albans, Potters Bar and Berkhamsted sites, part of our progressive and forward-thinking Village Vet group. This position offers the perfect balance of variety, professional development, and work-life balance within a friendly and collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

At Village Vet, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Purpose-built, well-equipped hospital

with on-site surgical, dental, and diagnostic facilities, including digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory. Mix of hospital, consulting, and operating shifts offering

excellent clinical variety.

Experienced and empathetic

team of vets, nurses, and support staff -- many with additional qualifications and specialist interests. Support for

certificates and further training

- we actively encourage you to develop your skills and follow your interests.

Part of a progressive veterinary group

- Village Vet operates 32 sites across London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridge, including 4 large 24-hour hospitals and a referral centre. Strong reputation for

friendliness and excellence

, with a loyal client base and a focus on continuity of care.

About Village Vet

Village Vet is a premium, progressive veterinary group that believes in supporting and investing in its people. With a strong, recognisable brand and over 400 staff across 32 sites, we're proud of our reputation for excellence and compassion within the veterinary profession.


As a nurse training practice, we are committed to supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals, offering structured graduate training and a nurturing environment for early career nurses.


We have a large clint base, consultations are by appointment only, with a minimum of 15 minutes per patient to ensure tailored, thorough care.


If you're a caring, motivated Veterinary Surgeon who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

Minimum

2 years' experience

in a UK small animal practice Confident with

routine surgery and consultations

Strong

teamwork, communication, and client-care skills

Commitment to providing

high-quality, contextualised patient care

Flexibility to assist at other Village Vet practices in Hertfordshire when required

What we offer

5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave (pro-rata) RCVS and VDS fees paid Village Vet bonus scheme Certifications encouraged and funding available Employer contribution pension scheme Life assurance E-car salary sacrifice scheme Enhanced equal family leave Extensive internal and funded external CPD

About us

Village Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at

Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

or call 07523268918.

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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk