Small Animal Vet - No OOHs

Location Hertfordshire
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 to £60,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGHEROFGSV
Published: about 1 month ago

**No OOHs limited Saturday mornings & a 4-day working week! **

We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing team within an RCVS accredited SA first opinion practice.

About the clinic: 

Based in a beautiful part of Hertfordshire. The practice itself has an intriguing history – it has previously been a butchers, police station & offices. They have since created a modern, proactive practice, ready to serve their loyal clientele that has been well-established since opening in 1999. As well as RCVS accreditation, they have also achieved IFSM’s Silver Cat Friendly Status.

  • They are a 5-vet practice (4FTE), with a highly supportive and talented nursing team to support (who are encouraged to utilise their skills fully).
  • They have a good range of equipment including ultrasound/digital x-ray, dental x-ray, capnography and tonovet.

About the role:

  • We are looking for a vet that is confident with routine procedures and consultations.
  • The role consists of a mix of consults and surgeries of the varied first opinion caseload, with time rota’d in to help you keep on top of the all-important admin. 
  • The routine appointments last 15 minutes, (30 minutes for complex cases) with several 30-minute ‘open on the day’ appointments for emergencies and urgent cases throughout the day.

The rota:

  • Ideally a 40-hour week (currently over 4 days with a fixed day off, but 5 shorter working days can be accommodated if preferred)
  • For full-time, additional 1:6 Fridays off
  • Saturday morning – Currently 1:5, max 1:4 (potentially 1:6 depending on team numbers)

** Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.


Benefits includes:

  • Salary from £38,000 to £60,000 (FTE) per annum, dependent on experience
  • 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
  • £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
  • Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • CPD/training support
  • Company sick pay
  • Colleague engagement survey
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Career progression opportunities

Send a CV via APPLY to Sophie to have a confidential conversation or email sophie@lloydandcowan.com