Veterinary Surgeon Full Time Leominster, Herefordshire
Permanent | Strong Surgical Focus | Flexible Work Across Two Sites
A well-established, semi-rural veterinary practice in the scenic market town of Leominster is seeking a confident and skilled Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical focus to join its large, collaborative team. Situated in beautiful Herefordshire, with additional opportunities to work occasionally at a nearby practice in Ludlow, this role offers a perfect balance of clinical challenge, mentorship, and lifestyle.
The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team comprising several vets, 9 nurses, and 8 reception/admin professionals. With a varied caseload and a strong support system, the role allows the vet to focus fully on delivering exceptional care to clients and their petswithout the distractions of on-call or bank holiday commitments.
Working Pattern:
* Full-time: 40 hours per week
* 1 in 6 Saturdays (no on-call or bank holidays)
* Flexible and part-time options will be considered
What the Role Involves:
* Performing surgical procedures and consultations to a high clinical standard
* Communicating clearly with clients and providing excellent patient updates
* Creating tailored treatment plans with transparent costings
* Participating in clinical handovers and ensuring continuity of care
* Collaborating with colleagues across two practices for integrated team support
* Sharing and promoting clinical best practices
* Supporting and mentoring colleagues where needed
Candidate Requirements:
* RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Confident in soft tissue and routine surgeries
* Experienced in collaborative, team-based veterinary environments
* Committed to delivering a high standard of care to patients and clients
* Familiar with nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures
* Keen to work in a supportive setting with mentorship opportunities
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Key Benefits Include:
* Private Medical Insurance from day one
* Health cash plan (dental, optical, physio) and 24/7 GP access
* Life Assurance (3x salary)
* 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks with service)
* Additional paid Day for You each year
* CPD budget of £1,500 plus 3 days paid CPD leave
* Funded certificate opportunities
* VDS, RCVS and BVA fees covered
* Sabbatical leave based on length of service
* Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan
* Tier 2 visa sponsorship and relocation support available
* Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-supported team in a picturesque location, with the scope to grow both surgically and professionally. For more information or to express interest, contact info@thevetoffice.com REF: Vet Surgeon - surgical focus - Herfordshire