Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

VET-AI has launched its first digitally-led veterinary clinic in St Albans, integrating telemedicine with in-clinic care to deliver modern, accessible pet healthcare. This full-time permanent role offers no out-of-hours commitments and a 1:4 weekend rota, allowing you to maintain genuine work-life balance whilst working with advanced technology including digital stethoscopes and handheld ultrasound scanners. You'll work alongside an in-clinic support team and telemedicine colleagues, collaborating through the Joii Pet Care platform to provide 360-degree digitally-led pet health care.

The practice is designed with both pets and vets in mind. Full-time and part-time options are available, and hybrid arrangements can be discussed. If you're passionate about solving the systemic problems driving vets out of general practice, this forward-thinking team wants to hear your ideas and work together to find solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine consultations and surgical procedures in the clinic setting
• Work confidently with general practice cases across all common presentations
• Integrate with the Joii telemedicine app and support the clinic's digitally-led approach to patient care
• Collaborate with in-clinic nurses and remote telemedicine colleagues
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve clinic operations and the broader business
• Maintain a consistent, safe working environment and reliable internet connection where applicable
• Undertake professional development training as required
• Attend team meetings and adapt flexibly to changing priorities

Requirements

• Minimum four years' experience in general practice
• RCVS registered or eligible for registration
• Confidence with routine consultations and surgeries
• Genuine passion for pet care and the wellbeing of animals and their owners
• Interest in using technology to improve practice efficiency and patient outcomes
• Willingness to engage with innovation and contribute to industry-wide change

Benefits

• No out-of-hours commitments
• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays
• Professional development training budget
• RCVS and professional membership budget
• Social committee budget to enhance team culture and engagement
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and support
• Menopause awareness framework
• Paid parental bereavement leave from day one
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Perk Box membership with discounts on gym memberships, food, counselling and more

About the Practice

VET-AI is delivering the pet care of the future through its flagship app, Joii Pet Care, which enables pet owners to access 24/7 video consultations with vets, intelligent symptom checking, and preventative care clinics from home. The newly opened St Albans clinic represents the company's vision of a digitally-led general practice, fully integrated with the telemedicine platform to provide seamless, affordable, and accessible pet healthcare.

The company's dual mission is to make pet care affordable and accessible for everyone, and to improve the lives and wellbeing of those working in the veterinary industry. Staff have described VET-AI as "the best team you've ever worked with." The clinic is equipped with modern technology and staffed by a supportive in-clinic team, ensuring vets can focus on delivering great care without the stress that typically drives professionals from the profession.