Area Veterinary Surgeon – Hertfordshire Excellent Work–Life Balance – 4-day week (36 hours) with no weekends, OOH, or bank holidays Attractive Salary & Benefits – Up to £68,000, plus Private Medical Insurance, health cash plan, and generous annual leave Professional Growth – £1,500 CPD allowance, funded certificates, and access to diverse clinical expertise across multiple practices Supportive, Collaborative Teams – Work alongside experienced vets, nurses, and leaders in a friendly, well-connected region Advanced Clinical Facilities – Access to a 24-hour hospital, digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, and more An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a network of four well-established practices across Hertfordshire. This role is ideal for a vet with 3 years’ experience who thrives on variety and enjoys working across different clinical settings, each with its own unique caseload and supportive team. Across the region, strong Branch Partners and Lead Vets provide excellent leadership, while well-bonded, passionate teams ensure a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. Vets benefit from access to a 24-hour hospital, advanced facilities, and a “Buddy” system offering continued peer support. Each site offers access to superb equipment, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs and more. The area is home to vets with diverse interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, imaging, and cardiology—with Stanstead Abbotts also featuring an endoscope. This position provides an outstanding work-life balance, with no weekends, OOH, or bank holiday work, alongside opportunities for career growth and development. The Role 4-day week (36 hours) No weekends, OOH, bank holidays, or ERS Work across multiple sites with strong clinical and nursing support Opportunity to handle varied and interesting cases Benefits Salary: £68,000 Private Medical Insurance Health cash plan (dental, physio, optical) with 24/7 GP service Life assurance (3x salary) 24-hour counselling support 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service Additional ‘Day for You’ paid leave £1,500 CPD allowance 3 days’ paid CPD leave Funded certificate opportunities and access to Clinical Communities VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid Sabbatical entitlement with service Cycle to Work scheme and staff discount Visa sponsorship and relocation support available Key Responsibilities Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients Maintain the highest clinical and professional standards Support commercial performance and client satisfaction Mentor, motivate, and develop team members Ensure seamless patient care and handovers About You RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon Proven clinical leadership and mentoring experience Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care Skilled at fostering a progressive, supportive clinical culture Strong team player with excellent communication and organisational skills This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking veterinary community that values excellence, wellbeing, and growth in equal measure. For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on or email to To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply. Ref no: JOB-55890