Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Veterinary Surgeon opportunity is based across a modern, purpose-built hospital in Barton-Le-Clay and a local branch nearby, so you'll split your time between both sites. The role offers 20 to 25 hours per week over 2 to 3 days, with part time strongly considered, and the main rota is 40 hours across 4 days for full-time working.

You'll work as part of a collaborative clinical team across a varied small animal caseload, with no out-of-hours commitments thanks to the practice hosting Vets Now. Weekend cover is 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 8am to 1pm, so the rota is structured with work-life balance in mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care across both the Barton-Le-Clay hospital and the nearby branch
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver patient and client care
• Manage a varied small animal caseload
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to support the clinical culture
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the team around you

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and registration, or eligibility to register, with the RCVS
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning and openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE
• Part time considered, 20 to 25 hours per week over 2 to 3 days
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Weekend rota of 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 8am to 1pm
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, eligibility applies
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

Boness Vets is based in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedfordshire, with a modern, purpose-built hospital and a local branch nearby. The hospital includes separate cat and dog waiting areas, four consulting rooms, a prep and theatre area, dental suite, X-ray room, lab, dispensary, cattery, kennels, a dedicated vet office and staff kitchen and break room.

The practice also offers a wide range of equipment, including digital and dental X-ray, laparoscopic kit, endoscope and bronchoscope, a new ultrasound scanner, slit lamp, tonometers and multi-parameter monitors. A CT scanner is due to be added in a few weeks.