Exp Small Animal Vet - Beaconsfield

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Beaconsfield

Join a brand-new clinic and take on a founding Veterinary Surgeon role from opening day. This is an opportunity to help shape a new Small Animal Practice in Beaconsfield, working alongside a Clinical Director and a growing veterinary team in a modern, purpose-built environment.

Key Details

- Location: Beaconsfield

- Speciality: Small Animal Vet

- Start Date: The practice is due to open in January 2027

- Hours: Full-time

- Job Reference: JN-35761

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers the chance to help build a clinic from the ground up while delivering high-quality first opinion clinical care. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking model that places equal value on patient care, client experience, and team support.

About the Role

You will deliver consultations, surgery, and case management to a high standard, working closely with veterinary and nursing colleagues to provide efficient patient care. The role also includes clear client communication, informed consent, fee estimates, treatment planning, and timely sharing of diagnostic results.

You will be expected to maintain clinical standards in line with RCVS requirements and internal protocols, while contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting. A proactive approach to your own professional development is expected, together with participation in CPD and sharing learning with the wider team.

The role requires a collaborative approach within the practice, with active case discussion, support for colleagues, and engagement in appraisals and development conversations. You will also contribute to correct charging, compliance, and the handling of clinical elements of complaints where required.

About the Practice

The clinic is being developed with modern design and purpose-built technology, with the aim of creating a space that vets, clients, and pets genuinely want to be in. The wider organisation is focused on delivering accessible, personal veterinary care and building a supportive culture where clinical teams are able to do their best work.

Working in Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield offers a well-connected Buckinghamshire location with straightforward access to London and nearby towns, making it a practical choice for commuters and those looking to base themselves in the South East. It may suit a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a balance between a local client base and access to wider amenities and transport links.

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 a healthcare incentive after one year of employment.

- Eligible to participate in the share options scheme upon successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.

- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.

- Monthly peer recognition schemes.

- Regular team and company social events.

- Celebrating clinic milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required?

You must have at least 5 years' proven experience as a Veterinary Surgeon in a first-opinion practice. BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent is essential, together with MRCVS registration or eligibility to register.

What clinical work will I be doing?

The role covers consultations, surgery, and case management in first opinion Small Animal Practice. You will also contribute to audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting.

Will I be working with a team?

Yes. You will work alongside the Clinical Director, veterinary colleagues, and nursing teams, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, case discussion, and support.

What development support is available?

The role includes a £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days' CPD leave each year. You are also expected to engage in appraisals, development conversations, and ongoing learning.

What makes this role different?

This is a founding role in a brand-new clinic, giving you the opportunity to help shape the culture, clinical approach, and client experience from the start.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to help build something new, please apply for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35761