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An established, first-opinion small animal practice in the Southeast is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their stable, supportive team. This is a replacement role within a well-run practice with low staff turnover, strong clinical standards and a genuine focus on work–life balance. The team is not rushed to hire and is happy to wait for the right person.Salary - £60,000 - £70,000The exact salary within this banding will be awarded commensurate on experience.LocationSalfords, SurreyEstablished first-opinion small animal practice, opened in 2018 and extended in 2021. The practice is operating at capacity with a loyal, established client base and high standards of care.The Role4-day working week10-hour days with a paid 30-minute lunchVets finish at 6:30pm; phones off after 6pmOpportunity to leave early if work is completedPart-time considered alongside another hireWeekend rota:1 in 3 Saturdays (8am–4pm)TOIL for each Saturday workedPotential to move to 1 in 6 Saturdays if an additional part-time vet joinsWorking pattern:Mix of consulting and operating15-minute consults as standardLonger consults for complex cases, new clients and euthanasiaBlocked end-of-day admin timeSame-day appointments always held backOut-of-hours:Currently supported via a sister hospitalLong-term plan to move to fully in-house 24/7 care at group levelCandidate RequirementsExperienced, self-sufficient GP veterinary surgeonConfident managing their own caseloadComfortable with routine soft tissue surgery and dentalsAble to "hit the ground running" without placing pressure on the teamHappy to support and potentially train new graduates in the futureOpenness to mentoring or GDP Adviser responsibilities is advantageous but not essentialSpecial interests such as dermatology, surgery, behaviour or cardiology are welcomed, the role can be shaped accordingly.Practice OverviewFirst-opinion small animal practiceStable team with low staff turnoverStrong leadership with an organised, structured and supportive management styleExcellent nurse, reception and PCA support on siteFacilities include:UltrasoundDental X-ray (separate prep room)LaserDiathermySuctionVideo equipmentSeparate theatre and prep areasAccess to endoscopy and advanced equipment at a sister branchAcross the wider group there are certificate holders and special interests in dermatology, behaviour, cardiology, orthopaedics and exotics.Culture and DevelopmentOpen-door, supportive cultureDaily case discussion encouragedStrong mentoring environmentEmphasis on finishing on time and maintaining balanceCollaborative team that covers for one anotherChristmas and summer social eventsThe practice prides itself on non-corporate values, flexibility, high clinical standards and long-term stability.BenefitsSalary: £45,000 – £70,000 DOE4-day working week5 weeks holiday, increasing with serviceOption to buy an additional week of leaveJanuary / February annual leave incentive£1,500 CPD allowance plus paid CPD leaveCertificate support availableRCVS fees plus one additional membership paidStaff discounts on treatments, food and productsDirect insurance claims supportedNext steps:For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on 0113 5129626Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have many other roles available and also offer a Bespoke Job Search Service where we work proactively to find you your perfect job.We have been named as the Recruitment Firm of the year at the HealthInvestor Awards, Winners of the Professional Service Provider of the Year at the General Practice Awards, Winners of the Recruitment Award at the LaingBuisson Awards and named on the Recruiter Hot100 list, so in dealing with us you'll be in safe hands!For every placement we make, Menlo Park plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the surgery's behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. We want to contribute towards helping save the planet!Josh DeaconJBRP1_UKTJ