Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Part or Full Time

In this role, you will work as a Veterinary Surgeon within a supportive primary care team at Summerwood Vets, part of inspiring vet care. You’ll handle a varied caseload, develop your clinical interests, and contribute to a collaborative culture. The practice offers modern facilities and a clear path for development, with flexible hours and no weekends. You’ll help deliver high-quality patient and client care while advancing your skills in a supportive environment.

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• BEVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

• Collaborate with the practice team to deliver high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge to support colleagues
• Contribute positively to the clinical culture and continuous improvement
• Utilise flexible full- or part-time arrangements to meet staffing and client needs
• Maintain professional standards and patient safety, with independent and team work as needed

• A 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 and ability to build 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
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

• Strong communication
• Team collaboration
• Openness to feedback
• Clinical proficiency in routine medical and surgical cases
• Experience with small animal care
• Ability to engage with clients and explain treatment plans