Veterinary Surgeon – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential Extension)
Looking for locum-style work with guaranteed stability? Join Medivet St Albans on a 6-month fixed-term contract, ideal for locums seeking consistency in one place.
Based on a busy high street in the heart of St Albans, this well-established practice has a loyal client base and strong community feel. You’ll step into a sole charge role with an existing caseload, allowing you to make an immediate impact while enjoying continuity of care.
Why This Role?
- 6 months of secure, consistent work in one practice
- Potential extension for longer-term stability
- Sole charge autonomy with support from the wider Medivet network
- Opportunity to build client relationships and follow cases through
- Varied caseload with both medical and surgical scope
Location
St Albans offers a great mix of historic charm, vibrant high street living, and excellent transport links.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week (part-time considered)
- 1 in 6 weekends at Watford 24-Hour or 1 in 3 Saturdays (shared)
For more information, contact Serena Khima – serena.khima@medivet.co.uk
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clientsWork collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
