Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a part-time veterinary surgeon position offering genuine flexibility—you’ll work Friday and Saturday (set days: 9am–7pm and 9am–5pm respectively) plus one additional weekday to suit your schedule, totalling 20–30 hours per week. You’ll be working sole charge, which means independence and autonomy, but always backed by a close-knit, supportive team who genuinely have your back.

The caseload is predominantly routine preventative care and day-to-day consultations, with occasional more advanced cases to keep your skills sharp. You’ll be based in Staines, where the practice has invested in modern facilities and equipment to support your clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for small animal consultations across routine and preventative medicine
• Manage your own caseload independently during allocated shifts, with support available when needed
• Utilise the practice’s in-house lab, digital X-ray, dental suite, ultrasound, and other diagnostic equipment
• Contribute to the friendly, professional culture and support the nursing team (2 RVNs, 1 SVN)
• Engage with occasional more complex cases that fall within your scope

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with solid clinical experience
• Comfortable working sole charge and managing your own caseload independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills—you’ll be joining a close team of seven who genuinely support one another
• Flexibility and willingness to work the proposed schedule (Friday, Saturday, plus one flexible weekday)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: up to £65,000 pro rata (based on 20–30 hours per week)
• Genuine work-life balance with predictable, flexible hours
• Mental Health First Aider and Clinical Supervisor support in the team
• Physical & mental health support available
• First Aid trained colleagues and a culture prioritising wellbeing
• Modern, well-equipped practice with in-house diagnostics
• Join a warm, supportive team with over 30 years of combined experience

About the Practice

Vets for Pets Staines is a small but dynamic small animal practice with a team of seven: one veterinary surgeon, two RVNs, one SVN, and three receptionists (including a Practice Manager who is also an RVN and Joint Venture Partner). The team has built a reputation for friendly, professional care and a genuine commitment to supporting both patients and colleagues. The practice is modern and well-equipped, featuring an in-house lab, digital X-ray and dental X-ray, dental suite and theatre, ultrasound, tonometry pen, and glass kennels.

Part of the Vets for Pets group (owned by Pets at Home), the practice operates within a supportive corporate structure while maintaining its independent, team-focused culture. The practice is known for inclusivity, diversity, and creating an environment where people can be themselves.