About the Role
This Veterinary Surgeon role offers first opinion work across consults, routine surgery and dentals, with a salary of up to £75,000 FTE DOE. A welcome bonus of up to £5,000 is available, along with relocation support of up to £5,000 for the right candidate.
The role is based in Herefordshire, serving both Hereford and Ewyas Harold. The location brings together city amenities, rural countryside and access to the Golden Valley, Black Mountains and Wye Valley, while the practice team is described as friendly, supportive and client focused.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within a first opinion team on consults, routine surgery and dentals.
- Support a varied small animal caseload across primary care work.
- Use the equipment available on site, including digital X ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory and laser therapy.
- Collaborate with local teams when additional support is needed.
- Contribute ideas and support colleagues within the wider practice team.
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
- 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 development.
- Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE.
- Welcome bonus up to £5,000.
- Relocation allowance up to £5,000.
- Part-time or full-time hours considered, from 20 to 40 hours per week.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
- CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- 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, subject to eligibility.
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for personal pets.
About the Practice
The Laurels is part of inspiring vet care, described as the UK’s number one vet care provider and part of IVC. The practice supports over 2 million animals through its wider network and focuses on healthier animals and happier owners.
The practice team works with first opinion cases and sees some more complex orthopaedic work too, with the Director of Clinical Services taking those cases. The clinical setup includes digital X ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory and laser therapy.
