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Veterinary Surgeon Independent Practice GuildfordScroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.Strong surgical exposure, genuine clinical freedom, and a close-knit, experienced teamWe're working with a well-established independent practice in Guildford that has grown quickly and is now looking to add another Veterinary Surgeon to its experienced and supportive team.This is a genuinely varied GP role offering a good balance of consulting and surgery, strong team support, and the opportunity to develop your clinical interests in a practice that actively encourages new ideas and investment in equipment.The practice has built a loyal client base and a collaborative team culture, with experienced vets on hand and a leadership team that remains clinically involved and approachable.The Role Full-time or part-time consideredFlexible working with set days and hours where possibleMix of consulting and surgery15-minute consultations (flexible depending on case)Dedicated admin time built into the day1-hour lunch break Surgical exposure is varied and consistent, including routine procedures as well as more involved cases such as: Neutering and routine soft tissue surgeryLump removalsSplenectomiesEmergency procedures OOH involvement: 1 night per week on-call1 in 4 weekends (daytime)Time off in lieu providedAdditional earnings from OOH cases (1020% of work carried out) Weekend work is sole charge, but weekdays are well supported with no sole charge expected.The Practice Independent, single-site small animal practiceEstablished 3 years with rapid growthClient base of approximately 4,0004,500 Facilities include: Digital X-rayUltrasoundEndoscopyIn-house IDEXX laboratoryAccess to CT via referralOngoing investment in new equipment The practice is proactive with technology and open to purchasing new equipment based on clinical need.Team Structure 4 vets with a mix of experience levelsStrong nursing team including experienced RVNs and support staffConsistent daily support with multiple vets on siteLeadership team (owners) remain involved and accessible The culture is friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative. There is a clear focus on teamwork, with no hierarchy and an emphasis on everyone contributing equally.Clinical Scope Broad GP caseload with a good mix of medicine and surgeryOpportunity to work cases up fullyRegular exposure to surgical proceduresReferral links for advanced orthopaedics and imaging There is scope to develop specific interests, with support from the team and investment in equipment where appropriate.What They're Looking For RCVS registered Veterinary SurgeonConfident with routine surgery and consultationsComfortable with some sole charge (weekends only)Team-oriented with a collaborative approachKeen to develop clinically and contribute to the practice Some support with surgery is available, but a basic level of confidence is expected.Progression & Development Unlimited CPD budgetCertificates fully fundedSupportive environment for developing clinical interestsExposure to a wide range of cases The practice encourages vets to shape their role and pursue areas of interest.Why This Opportunity Stands Out Independent practice with real clinical freedomStrong, stable and experienced teamGood surgical exposure in a supportive settingFlexible working patterns availableGenuine investment in equipment and developmentFriendly, non-hierarchical cultureAdditional OOH earning potential This is a practice where vets are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.Next StepsFor further details on this role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, 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 Please 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 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 practice's behalf. xjdpvnf 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! Joe Stewart