Veterinary Surgeon

 Job Title: Part-time Veterinary Surgeon  

Salary: Up to £37,500 per annum  

Location: The Barn Animal Practice   

Job Type: Part-time   

Hours: 32 hours per week over 3 days, including 1:4 Saturdays, no OOH  

We are looking for a lovely vet to join our stunning practice which is full of amazing people! The Barn is a super friendly and vibrant practice where we hope you can thrive clinically and enjoy a great work–life balance.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our fabulous, forward-thinking family at The Barn Animal Practice. We are a very friendly, sociable, caring and experienced team looking to always grow and develop.  

 Why Join Us?  

• Purpose-built veterinary practice with two surgical theatres, dedicated nurse consult room, ample client parking and dog walking areas  

• Large long-standing and loyal client base   

• Modern diagnostic imaging equipment – digital radiography with bucky table, dental radiography, new ultrasound, endoscopy, rhinoscopy and fully equipped in-house laboratory  

• Silver Cat Friendly and Dog friendly Accredited, with separate cat waiting areas and staff with additional cat friendly qualifications  

• Colleagues with diverse interests including feline internal medicine, general surgery, exotics and ophthalmology  

• Benefit from in-house expertise, including an Advanced Practitioner in Feline Medicine and colleagues currently studying towards certificates  

• Highly collaborative environment with daily rounds, regular in-house training, and meetings for vets and clinical governance  

• Encouragement and support to pursue certificates and further qualifications, both financially and clinically  

• As part of Linnaeus, enjoy strong links with referral hospitals while maintaining genuine clinical freedom 

The Team 

The Barn Animal Practice has proudly served the local community for over 50 years, delivering high-quality veterinary care for small animals. Alongside cats, dogs, and rabbits, we also care for a wide range of small mammals and exotics, including guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, tortoises, and birds.  

We are proud to support local charities through charity fundraising events and offer work experience to inspire future veterinary professionals  

Who We’re Looking For  

• We’re seeking a team-oriented Veterinary Surgeon with excellent communication skills and high clinical standards  

• Interest in diagnostic imaging is desirable and basic proficiency in abdominal ultrasound is essential due to the medical caseload  

• Cardiac ultrasound experience is desirable  

• Enjoy a varied role combining consults and surgery  

• Comfortable working sole charge during some Saturdays  

• Confident making independent clinical decisions  

• If you have a growth mindset, value teamwork, and are keen to progress your career in a supportive, progressive practice — this could be the perfect role for you.  

What We Offer  

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave  

• Relocation support available  

• RCVS and VDS fees paid  

• Employer contribution pension  

• Life assurance  

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme  

• Enhanced equal family leave  

• Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD  

About Us  

 The Barn is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.