Veterinary Surgeon - Huntingdon
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | PE29 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-55105-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Huntingdon
• Varied Caseload & Sites: Mix of consultations and surgeries across a refurbished 24-hour hospital and five modern branch clinics
• Daytime-Only Hours: Full-time of four 9-hour days plus 1 in 4 weekends, with part-time and consulting-only options available
• Advanced Facilities: Digital radiography, ultrasound with echocardiography, video-endoscopy, multi-parameter monitoring, and ISFM Gold Cat Friendly accreditation
• Expert Team & Development: Work alongside 23 vets, including multiple certificate holders, with strong support for CPD and postgraduate certificates
• Attractive Package: Competitive salary up to £65k FTE, generous holiday allowance, wellness programme, and a comprehensive benefits package
A prestigious, multi-site veterinary group in Cambridgeshire is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join its outstanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a high-quality caseload across a variety of consultations and surgeries.
The Role
Based primarily at the recently refurbished 24-hour hospital in Huntingdon, with five well-equipped branch clinics nearby, the role offers exceptional variety. Each site supports routine surgery and consultations, and the position can be tailored to include work at some or all locations. This is a daytime-only role, ensuring a healthy work–life balance.
Why Join This Practice?
• Two modern operating suites and a newly refurbished hospital create an exceptional working environment.
• A collaborative team of 23 experienced vets, including certificate holders in medicine, cardiology, emergency and critical care, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging.
• Strong commitment to professional development, with support for postgraduate certificates and continuing education.
• Fully equipped facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound (with echocardiography), video endoscopy (gastroscope, bronchoscope, and rigid scopes), multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring, and tonometry.
• Accredited Gold ISFM Cat Friendly hospital with a calm, spacious cat ward.
• Dedicated Twilight and Night team ensures seamless 24-hour care for patients.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an RCVS-registered small animal veterinary surgeon.
• Have a minimum of two years’ post-graduate experience in general practice.
• Enjoy working as part of a multi-vet team while also being confident with sole charge when required.
• Welcome flexible arrangements, including consulting-only roles or varied working patterns across sites.
This is a remarkable chance for an experienced small animal vet to thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment while enjoying the scenic surroundings of Cambridgeshire. If you're interested and would like more information or just an informal chat, get in touch now!
Working Hours
• Full-time: 40 hours per week (four 9-hour days plus 1 in 4 weekends).
• Part-time applications are warmly welcomed.
Benefits
• Competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE, dependent on experience
• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Comprehensive wellness programme, including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-55105