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Small Animal Vet Acorn House Veterinary Hospital Linnet Way, Bedford MK41 7HN, UK

Practice Type: Small Animal Practice
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Pay Range: £ 46,000 - £ 68,000 per year GBP
Posted on: 6 Nov 2025

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - Full Time

 

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our dynamic and friendly team in a full-time role (4-day week and share of on call until 11pm)

 

The Role:

  • Full-time
  • Experienced vet (3 years qualified with previous experience of on call preferred but not essential)
  • 4 day fixed week with 6 Saturday day shifts a year (8:30am-5pm)
  • Equal share of consulting, operating, support and on-call shifts
  • On call: Until 11pm (11pm-8am for inpatients only)
    • Fixed night every other week
    • 6 weekends and one bank holiday a year

The Package

  • A salary of up to £68,000 DOE with additional supplements for certificate holders
  • Transparent salary banding with clear career progression
  • Five weeks holiday, plus bank holidays, and holiday increase with length of service
  • Additionally, you'll receive two paid personal days to help with unexpected events, and if you don't use them, they will be added to your holiday at the end of the year
  • CPD is actively encouraged, with certificate and AVP status support and funded, and unlimited online CPD available with the RVC
  • Professional fees paid for RCVS, VDS and BSAVA
  • Employment Assistance Program
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Happy to sponsor visas

 

If you like what you hear and want to know more, call us for an informal chat or apply now with your CV and cover letter to: Rosie Theakston, Clinical Director and Practice Principal
rosie.theakston@acornhousevets.co.uk
01234 261839

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