​The UK heatwave is keeping veterinary teams on their toes, with practices across the country working hard to support pets and their owners through the warmer weather.
If you've been thinking about your next career move, now could be the perfect time to explore what's out there. This week, we're highlighting a selection of fantastic opportunities for both Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs looking for a new challenge, better work-life balance, career progression or a fresh environment.
Take a look at our Jobs of the Week and see if your next role is waiting for you. 👇
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ECC Referral Veterinary Surgeon - Tyne and Wear - Up to £75,000
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care? Join a leading independent multidisciplinary referral hospital equipped with advanced technology, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a brand-new ICU/high-dependency unit opening later this year. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment managing emergency and critical care cases, supporting specialist clinicians, performing advanced diagnostics, anaesthesia, patient stabilisation, and assisting with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will be MRCVS qualified, eligible to work in the UK, and have at least two years of practice experience. Previous ECC or ICU experience would be advantageous.
👉Read more about this role here:ECC Referral Hospital Veterinary Surgeon - Days
Veterinary Surgeon – Greater London - Up to £65,000
An established independent veterinary group with a24-hour hospital and seven branch practices is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its team. Based in a desirable Surrey market town with easy access to London, the hospital is equipped with CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy, and extensive surgical facilities. The role is split between the hospital and a branch practice, working four days per week with 1 in 3 Saturdays. You will join a large, experienced team including several certificate holders and specialists.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Large Experienced Team
Veterinary Surgeon - Jersey - Up to £60,000
An expanding independent small animal practice in Jersey is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly team. Working across five well-equipped branches, you'll enjoy a varied caseload including surgery, diagnostics, and dentistry, with clinical freedom and strong support for professional development. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' experience, be comfortable with some sole charge and OOH duties, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - enjoy some island life
Veterinary Surgeon - South East London - Up to £60,000
A well-established independent small animal practice in South East London is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and supportive team. Based at the flagship RCVS-accredited site in Greenwich, the practice offers a busy and varied caseload, excellent facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory, and strong support for professional development. The role offers a great work-life balance with a 4-day week, minimal sole charge, Saturday mornings on a rota, and no out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
Veterinary Surgeon - Your Growth Matters
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Develop your skills further!
Surgical bias Veterinary Surgeon – Leicester - Up to £70,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in surgery to join a progressive first-opinion practice in Leicestershire. Working alongside a supportive clinical team, you'll enjoy a varied surgical caseload with access to modern facilities including a dedicated theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and 24-hour emergency care. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years' small animal experience and be working towards, or interested in pursuing, a surgical certificate.
👉 Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - surgical bias
Veterinary Surgeon – West London - Up to £70,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing independent practice in Hillingdon, West London. Under new ownership and leadership, the practice offers a supportive environment, no sole charge, and the chance to help shape its future development. The full-time rota is 4 days per week with a shared Saturday morning rota, and no OOH or on-call commitments. You'll join an experienced team of vets, RVNs, and support staff, working with a well-established client base and excellent facilities.
👉Find out more here:Veterinary Surgeon - Join an Experienced Independent team
ECC RVN – Tyne and Wear - From £31,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RVN to join a leading independent multidisciplinary referral centre as it expands its Emergency & Critical Care and ICU services. Working within a highly skilled team, you will provide exceptional care to hospitalised and critically ill patients in a state-of-the-art referral environment. This full-time role is 40 hours per week on a rolling rota, including weekends and bank holidays. Candidates should have at least 2 years' post-registration experience, with ECC, ICU, inpatient, or OOH experience desirable.
👉Find out more here:Day Wards ECC Veterinary Nurse - Make an impact!
Rotating Referral RVN – South West London - Up to £31,200
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an RVN to join a busy multidisciplinary referral team in the North East. This role offers exposure to a variety of disciplines including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, diagnostics, and ophthalmology, making it ideal for nurses looking to develop their skills in a referral setting. You will support surgical and inpatient care, monitor anaesthesia, and work alongside a highly experienced team in a supportive environment.
👉Find out more here:Rotating Referral Veterinary Nurse
You must be registered or eligible to register with the RCVS to apply for any of the clinical positions. See Registration - Professionals to check
For more information, click on the individual advert links or get in touch atcontactus@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
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