Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon at Summerdale Vets, you will deliver high-quality care to small animals across a varied caseload within a collaborative practice. You’ll work with a supportive team of vets, nurses, and staff, sharing knowledge to strengthen clinical culture. You’ll develop your skills and interests while contributing to patient outcomes and client relationships. This role offers a balanced schedule, relocation support, and a path for professional growth within a large veterinary care group.

Pay / Benefits

• Welcome bonus up to 5000
• Relocation allowance up to 8000
• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard patient and client care across a varied caseload
• Collaborate with the wider practice team to support clinical culture and team development
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues
• Contribute to the ongoing development of team members and practice standards
• Support work-life balance through flexible rota options

Key requirements

• A Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility
• Clinical practice experience with routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Proactive, feedback-oriented approach to learning and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently and with others

• team-oriented
• clear communication
• flexibility
• clinical veterinary skills in small animal care
• ability to manage routine medical and surgical cases
• competence with diagnostic tools and equipment commonly used in small animal practice

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