This is a clean, flexible vet role with real balance baked in. A 4-day working week, a fair share of Saturday mornings, and a salary band that flexes properly depending on experience — not box-ticking.
If you want to do good medicine without grinding yourself down, this one makes sense.
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
Working pattern: 4 days per week
Weekends: Fair share of Saturday mornings
Contract: Permanent
The Role
You'll be working in a well-organised first-opinion setting with a sensible caseload and a supportive team around you. The focus is on quality over quantity, realistic consult times, and vets enjoying their jobs — not just surviving them.
This role suits a vet who wants stability, flexibility, and room to breathe.
What You'll Be Doing
* First-opinion consultations and routine surgery
* Managing medical cases with confidence and care
* Working collaboratively with RVNs and support staff
* Building long-term client relationships
* Maintaining strong clinical and professional standards
What Were Looking For
* RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Confident in first-opinion practice
* Team-focused with a calm, professional approach
* Someone who values balance as much as good medicine
Why This Role Works
* 4-day working week — more life, less burnout
* Wide £40k–£65k salary range to reflect experience
* Fair, shared Saturday mornings
* Permanent, secure position
* Supportive, well-run practice culture
Interested? Lets Keep It Simple
If this setup sounds like it would improve your week, it probably will.
Submit your CV today for a confidential, no-pressure chat.
Good roles don't need hype — they just make sense.