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Location: City Of London
Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Hertfordshire Full‑time, independent practice, salary circa £63,000 DOE, 1:5 out‑of‑hours, beautiful rural location. We are a well‑established, independent equine‑only veterinary practice looking for an experienced equine veterinary surgeon who enjoys orthopaedics, ambulatory work and mentoring. The role offers clinical freedom, a supportive team and a good work–life balance.Why Join?
Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe role provides routine, advanced and emergency services alongside senior and associate veterinary surgeons. You will see a broad range of leisure horses, sports horses, thoroughbreds and occasional donkeys. Clinical cases are varied and are allocated according to your areas of interest. You will have the full clinical freedom to work up cases, pass on internally, or refer to an external hospital as you see fit.Essential
Skills
Benefits
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Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Hertfordshire Full‑time, independent practice, salary circa £63,000 DOE, 1:5 out‑of‑hours, beautiful rural location. We are a well‑established, independent equine‑only veterinary practice looking for an experienced equine veterinary surgeon who enjoys orthopaedics, ambulatory work and mentoring. The role offers clinical freedom, a supportive team and a good work–life balance.Why Join?
- Full‑time, 5 days a week (part‑time applications considered)
- 1 in 5 weeknight on‑call and 1 in 5 weekend on‑call
- 3 stables, surgical suite, treatment room with stocks and lameness assessment areas
- Full range of modern diagnostic treatment including objective gait analysis
- Team of 4.5 FTE vets, 2 RVNs and 4 support staff
Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe role provides routine, advanced and emergency services alongside senior and associate veterinary surgeons. You will see a broad range of leisure horses, sports horses, thoroughbreds and occasional donkeys. Clinical cases are varied and are allocated according to your areas of interest. You will have the full clinical freedom to work up cases, pass on internally, or refer to an external hospital as you see fit.Essential
Skills
- Particular interest in orthopaedic work but skilled in all areas of first opinion/ambulatory clinical work
- Ability to perform more involved procedures (poor performance/lameness, internal medicine, minor surgical/dental, anaesthesia, pre‑purchase examination or a combination)
- Experience in stud work very advantageous
- Enjoyment of mentoring less experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses
- Confident staff and client communication
- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively within a team
Benefits
- Salary circa £63,000 DOE
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous CPD allowance
- Certificate support
- RCVS, VDS and BEVA fees sponsorship
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Open to visa sponsorship for the right candidate
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