Veterinary Surgeon - Passion for Felines?

Veterinary Surgeon – Feline-Only Practice (Full or Part Time)

A friendly, independent, feline-only veterinary practice is looking to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to join its close-knit and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who enjoys building strong client relationships, values clinical freedom, and would like to work in a calm, cat-focused environment with no out-of-hours commitments.

With a genuine family feel, loyal clients, and a relaxed, non-pressurised culture, this practice offers an ideal setting for vets who want to enjoy their work without sales targets or turnover monitoring.

The Practice:

This single-site, cat-only practice has built a strong reputation for compassionate, high-quality care. The team is experienced, welcoming, and highly supportive, creating a positive atmosphere where everyone works together for the benefit of patients and clients alike. Based in a popular and busy seaside town with easy access to London by direct train or car.

The clinic is well equipped with modern diagnostics and facilities, including:

-In-house laboratory
-Endoscopy
-Digital X-ray
-Ultrasound
-Digital dental X-ray

There are potential plans for future expansion, offering longer-term opportunities for growth within the practice.

The Role:

The practice is open to full-time or part-time applicants and will tailor the role to suit the right individual. This is a first-opinion position focused on providing high-quality feline care in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will be:

-Confident with consultations
-Comfortable performing routine procedures, including basic surgery such as neutering
-Adaptable, friendly, and a team player
-Passionate about feline welfare and client communication
-Consultations are a generous 20 minutes, with paid breaks built into the day to support wellbeing and quality case work.

Working Pattern:

-Full-time or part-time options available
-No out-of-hours or on-call work
-No sole charge
-Single-site practice
-Flexible interview availability

Salary & Benefits:

-£50,000 – £80,000 FTE, depending on experience
-Company pension scheme
-Private healthcare
-Professional memberships paid
-Cost-price treatment for personal pets
-CPD allowance and support
-Sick pay and maternity benefits
-Staff discounts

Why Join This Practice?

This is a rare opportunity to join a genuinely supportive, independent practice where vets are trusted to do their job without commercial pressure. With an experienced team, modern facilities, excellent work-life balance, and a strong feline focus, this role offers both professional satisfaction and personal wellbeing.

For further information, an informal chat, or to apply, please email Debbie Loding at Debbie@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07384 551799 today.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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