As a Vet you will be accountable for patient care within the clinic, whilst ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance.
Veterinary Surgeon – Medivet Watford 24 Hour Hospital
Medivet Watford 24 Hour Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy, well-equipped 24-hour hospital, offering an excellent balance of consulting and hospital-based clinical work. The role consists of a 4-day week, with:
This structure provides the perfect mix of client continuity, medical case management, inpatient care, and surgical exposure.
As one of Medivet’s key hospitals, Watford works closely with our sister clinic, in Borehamwood, providing varied and interesting caseloads with excellent continuity of care.
Our hospital is exceptionally well equipped, with access to:
CT imaging
Endoscopy
Laparoscopic equipment
Ventilator support
Digital X-ray
Ultrasound
Dental X-ray facilities
You will be working alongside a highly experienced and collaborative team including:
13 day vets plus 3 dedicated night vets
13 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
5 Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs)
5 Veterinary Care Assistants
6 Receptionists
The clinical team also includes multiple certificate holders in both surgery and medicine, creating a fantastic environment for clinical progression, mentorship, and case collaboration.
We are looking for a vet who enjoys both consulting and hospital work, values high clinical standards, and thrives as part of a supportive team. Whether you are looking to further develop your surgical skills, expand your medical knowledge, or work towards a certificate, this role offers an excellent platform for growth.
What we offer:
4-day working week
Combination of consulting and hospital shifts
Exposure to advanced procedures and complex cases
Supportive team with certificate holders in surgery and medicine
Excellent career development opportunities
Access to advanced imaging and surgical equipment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Strong focus on work-life balance
If you are looking to join a progressive, well-supported hospital team with access to outstanding facilities and a varied caseload, we would love to hear from you.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we also offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
