Small Animal Vet - St Albans
Small Animal VetPermanent
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Job Description
Creature Comforts is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join its innovative St Albans practice. This is an opportunity to work within a purpose-built clinic environment that combines modern design with first-class clinical care, while helping to shape a different approach to veterinary medicine. Candidates who value high standards, collaboration and genuine career development should read on.
Key Details
- Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire.
- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon.
- Specialism: Small Animal Vet.
- Hours: Full time.
- Requirements: BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent. MRCVS, or eligible to register. At least 5 years' proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice.
- CPD: £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave per year.
- Leave: 200 hours' annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off after one year's service.
- Pension: Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
- Benefits: Access to healthcare incentive after one year of employment. Employee Assistance Programme. Mental Health First Aiders. Free snacks and lunch in clinic. Monthly peer recognition schemes. Regular team and company social events. Clinic milestone celebrations.
- Job Reference: JN-35758.
Why You'll Love This Role
This role offers the chance to be part of a growing veterinary group that is focused on healthier, happier pets and vets. You will join a team that values sensible caseloads, professional development and a supportive culture, with the opportunity to help shape a clinic from the start.
About the Role
You will deliver high-quality clinical care across consultations, surgery and case management, working alongside the veterinary and nursing teams to provide an efficient service. The role also includes maintaining clinical standards in line with RCVS requirements and practice protocols.
You will be expected to take an active role in client communication, including informed consent, fee estimates and timely updates on treatment plans and diagnostic results. Building positive client relationships and contributing to a strong member experience are central to the position.
The role places clear emphasis on collaboration, audit and continuous improvement. You will contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and patient safety reporting, while also engaging with appraisals, development discussions and mentoring where appropriate.
Professional development is part of the role, with an expectation that CPD requirements are met and learning is shared across the team. You will also support correct charging, compliance and the prompt handling of clinical elements of complaints.
About the Practice
The practice forms part of a group that is rebuilding the veterinary experience with beautifully designed clinics and purpose-built technology. The focus is on creating a clinical environment that supports high-quality care, strong teamwork and a better experience for clients and their pets.
The culture is described as supportive and inclusive, with regular opportunities for development, feedback and collaboration. The wider group is also growing across London and beyond, creating scope for future progression.
Working in St Albans
St Albans is well placed for veterinary professionals who want access to Hertfordshire and London commuter routes. It offers a practical base for those considering a role in a location with straightforward links to surrounding towns and the capital, while remaining within easy reach of a wider regional catchment.
Benefits
- 200 hours' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Your birthday off after one year's service.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
- £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave per year.
- Access to healthcare incentive after one year of employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.
- Monthly peer recognition schemes.
- Regular team and company social events.
- Clinic milestone celebrations.
- Potential eligibility for the share options scheme after successful completion of probation, subject to the scheme rules and eligibility criteria in place at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience is required?
You should have at least 5 years' proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice. BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent is required, along with MRCVS registration or eligibility to register.
What clinical work will I be doing?
The role covers consultations, surgery and case management within a first opinion small animal setting. You will also contribute to audits, quality improvement and patient safety reporting.
What support is available?
You will work alongside the veterinary and nursing teams and report to the Clinical Director. The practice also offers CPD support, appraisals, development conversations and a supportive culture.
Is there career progression?
The wider group is growing across London and beyond, and genuine career progression is highlighted as part of the opportunity. There is also potential share option participation after probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.
What benefits are included?
Benefits include annual leave, CPD support, a pension scheme, healthcare incentive access after one year, wellbeing support, free lunch and snacks, and team social events.
If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a progressive Small Animal Practice in St Albans, we would welcome your application.
Job Reference No: JN-35758
Job location
St Albans, Hertfordshire
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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