Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Primary Care - Vet Surgeon – Small Animal /
Park Veterinary Centre [2420] /
On-site
Salary of up to £62,850 DOE
Part Time 28 hours a week
Fixed Term 10 months

Join a place to excel

Park Veterinary Centre has proudly served the Hertfordshire community for over 100 years. As an RCVS GP Training Practice and nurse training practice, we’re committed to exceptional clinical standards while actively supporting the development of our team. We’re now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a varied, engaging role within a well-established practice.

A Caseload That Keeps You Sharp

You’ll see a broad and interesting mix of patients including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, exotics and even the occasional chicken. Working on a rota, you’ll be involved in consultations, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound and radiography, as well as supporting our consult-only branch. A consult-only role can also be considered, and there will be some sole-charge responsibility, making this an ideal opportunity for a vet who enjoys autonomy and clinical decision-making.

Space, Scale and Serious Clinical Capability

This is a large, well-equipped practice with four consult rooms including a dedicated nurse consult room, a full in-house laboratory, two theatres with a shared prep area, a dedicated X-ray suite with dental radiography, and separate cat and dog wards with isolation. You’ll also enjoy a comfortable staff area with refreshments available throughout the day.

Advanced Facilities to Support Confident Practice

You’ll have access to digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment, alongside a fully equipped lab and dedicated anaesthesia and patient care areas, allowing you to work cases up thoroughly and confidently in-house.

A Working Pattern with Structure and Balance

This is a 10-month fixed-term contract, working 28 hours per week, ideally across Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with shifts typically falling between 8.30am and 8pm. The rota includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9am–1pm), offering consistency alongside work-life balance.

Join our supportive team

You’ll join a team of 11 vets across two sites, supported by a strong group of RVNs, SVNs and an experienced client care team. The practice is home to certificate holders in medicine, imaging and surgery, with several vets currently working towards further qualifications, including exotics which is a growing area of interest within the team.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
*6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
*Private medical insurance 
*Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 
*24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme 

Development 
*£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD 
*Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources  
*World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
*£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
 
Professional Memberships 
*BVA membership 
*VDS cover 
*RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits 
*Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) 
*Retail discounts and cashback offers 
*Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets  

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat. 
£0 - £44,000 a year
Salary up to £62,850 FTE DOE
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