Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal

About the Role

The Laurels Vet Centre is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join their established small animal practice in Hereford. This is a full-time or part-time role with genuine flexibility to suit your lifestyle and commitments outside of work. You'll work as part of a collaborative clinical team delivering first opinion care across a varied caseload of consults, routine surgery, and dentals.

The practice is situated in the heart of Herefordshire, serving both the historic city of Hereford and the picturesque village of Ewyas Harold. This area offers an excellent balance of vibrant community life and unspoilt rural countryside, with rolling hills, farmland, and direct access to the Golden Valley, Black Mountains, and Wye Valley. If relocating, the practice can support you with a relocation allowance of up to £5,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage first opinion cases from initial consultation through to routine surgical and dental procedures
• Develop and share clinical knowledge with colleagues whilst continuing to expand your own clinical skills
• Utilise on-site diagnostic equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and laser therapy
• Collaborate with the wider practice team and local referral networks to deliver high standards of patient and client care
• Support the ongoing professional development of team members and contribute positively to clinical culture

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time options available)
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• CPD allowance and funded access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees paid
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000 for the right candidate

About the Practice

The Laurels is a dedicated small animal practice providing excellent care across all pet species. The team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, and support staff committed to maintaining high clinical standards and ongoing professional development. The practice is a training centre for student nurses, reflecting their investment in staff development. The clinic is well equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and laser therapy facilities.

The Laurels is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The group operates under the IVC Evidensia banner and is part of Mars Veterinary Health, providing access to wider clinical resources, mentorship, and career development pathways whilst maintaining the local, community-focused ethos of the practice.