The school summer holidays have officially begun, and while many are packing their suitcases, others are thinking about what’s next for their careers.
If you're a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN looking for a fresh start, a better work-life balance, or your next career move, this week's featured vacancies could be just what you're looking for.
Take a look through this week's opportunities—you might find the perfect role to kick-start an exciting new chapter. ⬇️☀️🐾
Veterinary Surgeon - Norfolk - Up to £63,000
A friendly independent practice in abeautiful Norfolk market townis looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its supportive team. Enjoy a varied mix of consultations and surgery in a well-equipped practice with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. The role offers a 4-day week, just 1 in 5 Saturdays, and no out-of-hours, providing an excellent work-life balance. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues with plenty of support and opportunities for career development.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Work/Life Balance
Farm Veterinary Surgeon – West Wales - Up to £70,000
An experiencedFarm Veterinary Surgeonis sought to join a progressive and supportive team covering Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Working with a large, established dairy client base, you'll focus on fertility, herd health, and preventative medicine, alongside a varied beef and sheep caseload. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues with interests in bovine medicine, nutrition, and epidemiology, with excellent opportunities for CPD and certificate study. The role includes an approximately 1 in 5 out-of-hours rota, offering a good work-life balance.
👉Read more about this role here:Farm Veterinary Surgeon - Independent Practice
Veterinary Surgeon - Staffordshire - Up to £65,000
An expanding independent practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing team as it acquires another busy practice. Working alongside experienced vets, including surgical certificate holders, you'll enjoy a varied caseload withexcellent support to develop interests such as imaging or ophthalmology. Partnership opportunities are also available. The practice is purpose-built and well equipped, with flexible full-time or part-time options. Full-time is a 40-hour week with just 1 in 5 Saturdays (time off in lieu) and no out-of-hours.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - develop your interests
Veterinary Surgeon - East Sussex - Up to £68,000
An award-winning independent practice on the Sussex coast is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly team. Enjoy a varied caseload, opportunities in surgery, and the chance to build lasting client relationships in a supportive environment just moments from the beach.Full-time and part-time options are available, with no out-of-hours, just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, and only one late evening clinic each week, ensuring an excellent work-life balance.
👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Close to Brighton
Lead Veterinary Surgeon – West London - Up to £62,000
An independent small animal practice in West London is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to head itsfriendly, client-focused team. You'll lead the clinical side of the practice, carrying out consultations and routine surgery, mentoring colleagues, and helping shape clinical standards and workflows. The role is full-time (40 hours over 5 days) with no out-of-hours or Sunday work, offering an excellent work-life balance. You'll receive ongoing support from the practice owner, an experienced nursing team, and referral specialists.
👉 Read more about this role here:Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Independent Practice
Night Veterinary Surgeon 7 on 14 off – Essex - Up to £80,000 (not pro rata)
A busy small animal hospital in Essex is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its Out of Hours team. The part-time rota follows a7 nights on, 14 nights offpattern, offering an excellent work-life balance. You'll join a large, supportive team in a purpose-built hospital with advanced facilities including ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, CT access, and an in-house laboratory. Applicants should have UK experience, be confident with sole charge, and have strong ECC, surgical, and medical skills.
👉Find out more here:Veterinary Surgeon - Nights - 7 on 14 off
Senior Theatre RVN – North East London - Up to £39,000
A 24-hour hospital in North East London is seeking an experienced Senior RVN with a passion for surgical nursing and orthopaedics. This full-time role (40 hours) focuses on theatre nursing, supporting advanced orthopaedic procedures, mentoring junior nurses, and maintaining surgical equipment. The hospital is equipped with a CT scanner, commercial laboratory, and experienced surgical team, withfull support available to study for a Surgical Nursing Certificate.
👉Find out more here:Senior Theatre Veterinary Nurse
Day or Night RVN – Lincolnshire - Up to £36,000
Join a growing independent veterinary group with two well-equipped practices and a brand-new hospital opening later this year. Working in a modern environment with digital radiography, ultrasound, dental X-ray, and an in-house laboratory, you'll enjoy a varied caseload and excellent opportunities for career development. Flexible rota options are available, including day or night shifts, with full support for CPD and funded certificates. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN looking to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
👉Find out more here:Veterinary Nurse - Day or Night Shifts
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