Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, Willows Veterinary Hospital, Hartford

VetPartners Limited; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for 9-12 months of maternity cover in Hertford, UK. This full-time role will involve working with a diverse case load at a well-accredited Tier 3 hospital. Benefits include a CPD allowance, RCVS membership reimbursement, and a supportive team environment focusing on professional development.

Benefits

RCVS membership reimbursed

CPD allowance of £1750

Certificates funding

Enhanced sick and parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts for pets

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practices.
• RCVS accreditation is required.
• Strong wish to develop skills and engage in CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for a variety of small animal cases.
• Engage in shifts at a 24/7 hospital environment.
• Partake in hospital projects and contribute to a supportive team.

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Maternity Cover)

267 Chester Road, Hartford, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Practice

Willows Veterinary Group

Hours

Full time

C ompetitive

Willows Veterinary Hospital

Small Animal Vet – Hartford, Cheshire

Full-Time, Maternity leave contract January 2026 onwards

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at our RCVS accredited Tier 3 Hospital for a 9-12 month Maternity leave contract. We envisage the role to commence from mid-January 2026; it is full time and would be working a variation of shifts across days and on the OOH’s. Shift patterns and hours vary as the Hospital is open 24/7 with OOH starting at 8pm to 9am the following morning. You would receive TOIL for working any days shifts on the weekend and bank holiday rota.

The hospital sees a wide case load and is a brilliant environment to utilise and develop your skill set which ensures great job satisfaction. The Hospital offers a digital imaging suite for x-rays and ultrasound, separate dog and cat isolation wards, dedicated large theatre with advanced gaseous anaesthetic systems and aseptic operating theatres.All staff are encouraged to get involved with projects and as a practice we continually embrace new ideas and evolve providing a supportive environment for all team members.

In return we can offer the following benefits;

• RCVS membership reimbursed and VDS cover
• CPD allowance of £1750 (this would increase for a certificate holder)
• Certificates funded and strongly encouraged
• Enhanced sick, parental leave, Buy/Sell Holiday,and cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts for your pets
• In house referral hospital and OOH’s team

If you are interested in applying for the position, please email your CV and covering letter to Louise White [e-mail] , or if you wish to have an initial chat, please call on 07971632569.

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