Veterinary Surgeon - Gloucester
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57144-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Gloucester
• Join a well-established, independent practice in Gloucester with a dynamic and varied caseload, including complex medical and surgical cases.
• Work alongside a highly skilled team of 16 vets, including certificate holders and advanced practitioners in surgery, cardiology, and medicine, with regular clinical discussions and full colleague support.
• Take autonomous responsibility under sole charge while benefiting from a dedicated nursing team and a 24 hour out-of-hours service provided on site by Vets Now.
• Access cutting-edge equipment and specialist tools, enjoy generous CPD, and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment designed to advance your professional growth.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a confident and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, independent practice in Gloucester. This forward thinking practice combines decades of experience with a commitment to cutting edge care, offering a dynamic and varied caseload across multiple sites. With access to specialist equipment including CT, digital radiography, rigid and flexible endoscopy, high end Doppler ultrasonography, laparoscopic kits, and TPLO kits, you’ll have the tools you need to deliver advanced medical and surgical care at the highest standard.
You’ll join a team of 16 experienced vets, including certificate holders and advanced practitioners in small animal surgery, cardiology, and medicine. Evidence based medicine is at the heart of the practice, with regular clinical discussions and the reassurance of immediate colleague support, allowing you to take ownership of complex cases and develop your professional skills further.
This role offers the opportunity to work under sole charge, giving you autonomy and responsibility while also enjoying full support from a dedicated nursing team of 17 RVNs and 4 SVNs. You’ll also benefit from a structured out-of-hours service provided by Vets Now in the same building, ensuring continuity of care and peace of mind for both you and your clients.
The practice promotes growth and professional development, offering generous CPD, access to a large and varied client base, and a supportive, collaborative team environment. Flexible working options are available, including a consult only role if preferred, with shifts across the main hospital and satellite branches. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated veterinary surgeon to thrive in a practice renowned for its clinical excellence and innovative approach to patient care.
Gloucester offers a great balance of riverside city life with access to the stunning Cotswolds countryside, providing excellent amenities, excellent schools, and a high quality of life!
The Rota
• Ideally full time position
• 4 days per week
• 1:4 Saturday mornings
• No OOH or on-call!
Benefits
• 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays plus a day for your birthday!
• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Up to £5,000 relocation allowance
• Generous CPD allowance
• Private medical insurance
• RCVS, BVS & BVA fees covered
• Enhanced family policies
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Retail discounts
• Visa sponsorship available
• Plus much more!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
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 : JOB-57144