Veterinary Surgeon - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | Autonomy

Veterinary Surgeon – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential Extension)

Looking for locum-style work with guaranteed stability ? Join Medivet St Albans on a 6-month fixed-term contract , ideal for locums seeking consistency in one place.

Based on a busy high street in the heart of St Albans, this well-established practice has a loyal client base and strong community feel. You’ll step into a sole charge role with an existing caseload , allowing you to make an immediate impact while enjoying continuity of care.

Why This Role?

• 6 months of secure, consistent work in one practice
• Potential extension for longer-term stability
• Sole charge autonomy with support from the wider Medivet network
• Opportunity to build client relationships and follow cases through
• Varied caseload with both medical and surgical scope

Location St Albans offers a great mix of historic charm, vibrant high street living, and excellent transport links .

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week (part-time considered)
• 1 in 6 weekends at Watford 24-Hour or 1 in 3 Saturdays (shared)

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer: Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional Support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About You You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What You’ll Be Doing Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development

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