Veterinary Surgeon
Willett House Veterinary Surgeons | Staines & Surrounding Branch Practices
Full-Time | 4-Day Week | Salary £55,000+ DOE
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Willett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines and our surrounding branch practices.
With over 135 years of experience caring for pets and supporting their owners, we're proud of the experienced team we've built, the values that guide us and the supportive culture we've created across our family of 8 practices. You'll be joining a practice where colleagues are trusted, respected and encouraged to learn, develop and thrive as part of a collaborative team.
As part of Kin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care.
Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and experienced clinical team, working across Willett House Staines Veterinary Hospital and our surrounding branch practices.
You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the variety and continuity of first-opinion practice, alongside the advanced facilities and clinical support of a hospital environment.
The role is split approximately:
- 2 days at Staines Veterinary Hospital
- 2 days across our branch practices
You’ll manage a varied small animal caseload, including consultations, surgery, diagnostics and inpatient care, with excellent support from experienced clinicians and certificate holders across multiple disciplines.
This is a clinical role with no management responsibilities, ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to continue developing their skills, work with clinical autonomy and have access to exceptional equipment and support.
About Willett House Staines Veterinary Hospital
Staines Veterinary Hospital is a central hub supporting several surrounding branch practices. We provide high-quality first-opinion care while offering access to advanced diagnostics and procedures usually associated with referral-level facilities.
Our experienced team includes certificate holders and clinicians with interests in:
- Surgery
- Cardiology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesia
Our facilities include:
- CT scanner
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Advanced surgical theatres
- Hospital facilities for more complex procedures
- Operating facilities across many branch practices
You’ll have the opportunity to work up interesting cases, utilise advanced diagnostics and develop your clinical skills while maintaining the rewarding client relationships that come with first-opinion practice.
Your Day-to-Day
Your role will include:
- Providing high-quality first-opinion consultations
- Managing medical work-ups and diagnostics
- Performing routine soft tissue surgery
- Supporting inpatient care and case management
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital and branch practices
- Taking part in daily clinical discussions and case reviews
- Providing continuity of care for clients and their pets
Typical working days include:
Morning
- Consultations (8:30am–11:00am)
Late morning & afternoon
- Procedures, surgery and diagnostics
Afternoon
- Consultations (4:00pm–6:30pm)
Late shifts include inpatient rounds and handover to our out-of-hours provider.
About You
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and enjoys working within a supportive clinical environment.
Ideally, you will have:
- 1+ years’ post-graduate experience
- Confidence managing first-opinion consultations
- Experience with routine soft tissue surgery
- A desire to continue learning and developing clinically
- A friendly, approachable personality
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Certificate holders are welcomed, but a certificate is not essential. We actively support vets who wish to develop their clinical interests, with certificate funding available.
Working Hours
- Full-time position
- 4-day working week
- 8:30am–7:00pm shifts
- 1:9 early shift (7:30am start)
- 1:9 late shift (until 9:30pm)
- 1:9 Saturday (8:00am–5:00pm)
No out-of-hours requirement – OOH is covered by Vets Now.
Why Join Willett House?
When you join Willett House, you’ll become part of a supportive and progressive veterinary team where your clinical development is encouraged.
You’ll benefit from:
- Salary of £55,000+ DOE
- A 4-day working week
- No out-of-hours commitments
- Excellent clinical support from experienced vets and certificate holders
- Access to advanced equipment including CT, ultrasound and digital imaging
- A varied caseload with opportunities to develop your clinical skills
- The opportunity to work within a hospital environment while maintaining first-opinion care
- Strong mentoring and daily clinical collaboration
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Support towards further qualifications and certificates
CPD Benefits
- £1,500 annual CPD allowance
- Up to 5 days CPD leave
- Certificate funding available
Location
Willett House Staines Veterinary Hospital & Branch Practices
Staines and surrounding areas
Travel between practices is required, with driving preferred due to the nature of the role.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, work alongside experienced clinicians and have access to outstanding facilities and support, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Willett House Veterinary Surgeons and become part of a team committed to exceptional veterinary care. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please reach out to Louise at louise.chandler@kinvet.co.uk