Lacey’s client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their established, award-winning small animal hospital in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident vet looking to work within a progressive, supportive team that genuinely prioritises clinical standards, patient welfare and work–life balance.

Why join Lacey’s client?

Award-winning clinical care

Lacey’s client is a 100% small animal practice recognised for exceptional standards of care, holding multiple “Outstanding” RCVS Practice Standards Awards across consults, inpatient care, client experience, team wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
They are proud to be a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic, alongside Dog Friendly and RWAF Silver accreditation.
Out-of-hours care for inpatients is provided onsite by a dedicated emergency provider, allowing continuity of care and the ability to retain complex and interesting cases in-house.

Outstanding facilities

The practice operates from a recently refurbished, large single-site hospital with excellent facilities, including:

Dedicated ultrasound, X-ray and dentistry suites
Two spacious operating theatres
Separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards designed with patient comfort in mind

They are also committed to environmental responsibility, holding Investors in the Environment Bronze accreditation.

Excellent work–life balance

Lacey’s client places genuine emphasis on flexibility and wellbeing.

No out-of-hours or bank holiday working
Three early finishes per week (before 4pm)
Infrequent weekends (1 in 8) with generous time off in lieu
Structured rota with protected admin time and 15-minute consultations

Location benefits

Based in Surrey, the practice benefits from excellent transport links into London while offering access to beautiful countryside. The area is ideal for families, commuters and outdoor enthusiasts alike, with outstanding schools, leisure attractions and easy access to major airports.

A collaborative, supportive team

The veterinary team includes multiple certificate holders across medicine, surgery and ophthalmology, with a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Daily inpatient rounds and case discussions are supported by a highly skilled nursing, care assistant and client care team.

The role

The successful candidate will be an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about delivering high standards of patient and client care. They will be warm, compassionate, self-motivated and positive in their approach.

Applicants should have:

At least 1 year of post-qualification experience
Solid medical, imaging and surgical skills
Confidence working within a busy, well-equipped hospital setting

Shift patterns include a mix of early and late shifts, plus 1 in 8 weekends. All out-of-hours care is covered externally onsite.

Salary and benefits

Salary up to £61,000, dependent on experience
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
£2,000 annual CPD allowance plus extensive funded online CPD
Career development and progression opportunities
Pension scheme and life assurance
Enhanced sickness pay and enhanced family leave
Employee wellbeing programme including EAP, eyecare vouchers, flu jabs and cycle-to-work scheme
Staff discounts, referral rewards and electric car salary sacrifice scheme

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, forward-thinking practice where veterinary professionals are genuinely supported to thrive.

Contact Lacey for further details: 01395 200189 / lacey.dorliac@synergyvets.com

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