Welcome to this week’s Vet & RVN Job of the Week mailer — a handpicked selection of veterinary opportunities for people who want more from work than just surviving another rota. Whether you’re looking for better support, a healthier culture, progression opportunities, or simply a chance toescape the politics, we’re here to spotlight practices where teams can focus on what matters most: great patient care and enjoying the job again. 🐶😼
⬇️Take a look at this week’s featured vacancies and feel free to reach out for a confidential chat about your next move.
Veterinary Surgeon - Norfolk - Up to £65,000
Award-winningindependent veterinary hospitalin beautiful coastal Norfolk is seeking an additional Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced team. Located near King’s Lynn and a historic market town, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to enjoy a slower pace of life with countryside and coastline on the doorstep. This modern RCVS Level 3 accredited, Gold ISFM hospital is fully equipped with CT, DR x-ray, advanced ultrasound, dental suite, scopes and more. You’ll join a supportive team of 13 vets, 24 RVNs and dedicated support staff, with certificate holders across surgery, medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology and ECC.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Award Winning Independent | Vetted Recruitment
Veterinary Surgeon – Staffordshire - up to £65,000
Experienced Veterinary Surgeon opportunity in a busyindependent RCVS-accreditedpractice in Staffordshire, with easy access to Birmingham and Manchester. Join a supportive team of 4 vets, 7 RVNs and 2 student nurses in a well-equipped practice offering a varied caseload including soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. Facilities include digital dental x-ray, surgical theatre and in-house lab equipment. The role can be full or part time, working 3–4 days per week with no OOH and alternate Saturdays. New graduates will also be considered.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Join a supportive independent team
Veterinary Surgeon - Essex - Up to £60,000
Independent small animal practice in coastal Essexis seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and supportive team of 13 vets and 14 nurses. This well-equipped, recently refurbished practice offers a varied caseload alongside specialists in dermatology and soft tissue surgery, with facilities including dental x-ray, ultrasound, video-endoscopy and in-house lab equipment. The role includes 15-minute consults, one operating day per week, a fixed day off, 1:4 Saturday mornings and no OOH. Ideal for a surgically competent vet confident with routine procedures and case workups.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - well-established independent practice
Head Veterinary Surgeon - Essex - Up to £80,000
Busy,purpose-builtsmall animal practice in Essex is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its experienced team of 13 vets, 12 RVNs and dedicated support staff. The practice offers a varied caseload and excellent facilities including CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray and in-house lab equipment. The team has interests across medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, with strong support for CPD and certificates. Full-time hours are across 4 weekdays with a 1 in 6 weekend rota. Part-time considered. Applicants should be confident with routine surgery and occasional sole charge.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - varied caseload - all interests supported
Veterinary Surgeon – Durham - Up to £65,000
Forward-thinkingsmall animal practice in the North East is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing and supportive team. Based in a beautiful seaside location with access to Durham and York, the practice offers an excellent caseload alongside certificate holders in surgery, dentistry, imaging, cardiology and minimally invasive surgery. Facilities include CT, ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray, and endoscopy.
👉 Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Vibrant and Supportive team
Night Veterinary Surgeon – Durham - Up to £43,000
Small animal practice in County Durham is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated OOH team. This role offers an excellent work-life balance with a rota of7 nights on followed by 21 days off.The well-equipped practice includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and in-house lab facilities, with strong support from certificate holders in surgery and medicine. A medicine-focused role can also be accommodated.
👉Find out more here:Night Veterinary Surgeon - 7 on, 21 off
Head RVN – Tyne & Wear - Up to £37,000
Friendly small animal practiceis seeking a Head RVN to lead and support its dedicated nursing team alongside the directors and practice manager. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, developing protocols and mentoring the team, while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. The team includes 4 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and 3 receptionists with a varied medical and surgical caseload.
👉Find out more here:Head Veterinary Nurse - be part of a friendly and supportive team
RVN – Cheshire - Up to £35,000
Friendly and progressive practicein Cheshire is seeking an experienced RVN to join its supportive team on a full or part-time basis. This flexible role offers no OOH and just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, with rota patterns tailored around your lifestyle. The practice embraces modern technology, including AI tools, and offers a varied caseload alongside a team of 7 vets, 5 RVNs and dedicated support staff.
👉Find out more here:Veterinary Nurse - professional yet fun atmosphere
You must be registered or eligible to register with the RCVS to apply for any of the clinical positions. SeeRegistration - Professionalsto check
For more information, click on the individual advert links or get in touch at contactus@vettedrecruitment.co.uk