Overview
Veterinary Surgeon | Onsite | Location: Cambridge | Contract: Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Practice Type: First opinion
Salary: Competitive | up to £55,000 (DOE) (FTE)
Role responsibilities
- Provide high-quality veterinary care for small animals with clinical autonomy across surgical and medical cases
- Lead on selected cases, perform diagnostic investigations, and contribute to shaping clinical standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient and client care
- Support and mentor colleagues to help them thrive and develop clinically
- Deliver a positive client experience, building trust and long-lasting relationships
- Contribute to primary care duties including OOH consultations, inpatient care, and routine procedures
Qualifications and experience
- 2+ years of veterinary experience with strong clinical autonomy in small animal practice
- Confident in surgical and medical case management and diagnostic investigations
- Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent client service
- Ability to work effectively within a team and support peers
What we offer
- Part-time applicants welcome
- 30-40 hours per week
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, library access, and funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists and mentoring networks
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts
About the practice
Arbury Road Vets is a small animal specialist practice with a supportive team and modern facilities focused on delivering high-quality veterinary care and client service.