Chattyvets is recruiting a Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established veterinary practice in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
This is a permanent position offering 40 hours per week, with a 1-in-6 weekend rota. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a new Partner and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
The role includes periods of sole-charge responsibility, making it suitable for a confident veterinary professional who can manage a varied caseload independently.
- Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- Employer: Chattyvets
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship: Available
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing high-quality clinical care during consultations and surgery
- Developing treatment plans with clients
- Managing medical, surgical and dental cases
- Working confidently in a sole-charge environment
- Collaborating with the wider veterinary team
- Supporting the development of the practice
- Maintaining high clinical, regulatory and operational standards
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be a qualified MRCVS
- Have a passion for providing high-quality patient care
- Be confident managing a varied caseload
- Have experience with routine surgery and dentistry
- Be comfortable working independently
- Have strong communication and client relationship skills
- Be willing to contribute to the development of the practice
Salary & Working Pattern
- Full-time, permanent position
- 40 hours per week
- 1 in 6 weekends
- Shared bank holiday and on-call responsibilities
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance worth three times your salary
Annual Leave
- Five weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave based on length of service
Learning & Career Development
- £1,500 CPD allowance
- Three days of paid CPD leave
- Access to internal CPD programmes
- Clinical community support
- 24-hour hospital support
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional Benefits
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support
- Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical opportunities depending on length of service
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role could be a good fit for a veterinary surgeon looking for clinical autonomy, career development and the opportunity to help shape an established practice.
The combination of an established client base, varied caseload, professional support and potential visa sponsorship makes this an opportunity worth exploring for eligible international candidates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the original vacancy and confirm the current eligibility and application requirements before applying.
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