Jobs, fresher vacancy - Veterinary Surgeon - Guernsey • UK

Company: Puro Search

UK

Veterinary Surgeon – Guernsey Independent, forward-thinking mixed practice on the beautiful island of Guernsey with a 95% small animal caseload, 5% Equine Supportive, experienced team with certificate holders and special interests, plus excellent nursing and reception supportFlexible contracts available and open to discussionExciting clinical variety through charity partnerships, wildlife work, and weekly visits to AlderneyState-of-the-art facilities with ongoing expansion including CT, laparoscopy, and endoscopySalary from £85,000 plus a 10% bi-annual bonus, a relocation package of £5,000 and assistance with finding accommodation Are you ready to find true work-life balance in a place where morning rounds might follow sunrise walks on the beach, and your patients range from beloved pets to rescued puffins? This is your chance to become part of something special – a progressive, independent mixed practice in one of the most beautiful and tranquil corners of the British Isles.Since 1981, this well-established practice has been at the heart of Guernsey’s animal care, delivering compassionate, expert veterinary services from two well-equipped clinics. With a 95% small animal caseload, there’s still room for your interests in equine or farm work to shine, and you’ll also have the chance to contribute meaningfully through a long-standing partnership with the local animal charity, the GSPCA. From providing care for seals and hedgehogs to flying weekly to Alderney in support of animal welfare there, every day brings fresh variety and purpose.You’ll be joining a close-knit team of four brilliant vets, including a certificate holder and vets with specialisms in cardiology and ophthalmology. Supported by an exceptional nursing and reception team, collaboration is central to the practice’s ethos. Morning rounds are a daily ritual – a time for connection, discussion, and planning – while regular clinical meetings ensure shared learning and continuous growth.The facilities are excellent and only getting better. With ultrasound, digital x-ray, in-house labs and full theatres already in place, the practice is undergoing a thoughtful expansion and will soon be home to endoscopy, laparoscopy and even a CT scanner.Flexibility is key here. Whether a four-day week or shorter shifts over five days suits you best, the rota can be tailored to your lifestyle. The out-of-hours commitment is minimal – just 1:5 – and fully supported by a capable nursing team who handle inpatients.Life in Guernsey offers everything you might hope for: coastal beauty, a laid-back pace, a welcoming community, and a touch of the extraordinary. From fine dining and water sports to cliff-top hikes and quick, easy flights to the UK mainland, it’s a setting that nurtures wellbeing as much as it inspires.If you’re looking for somewhere to grow professionally while living exceptionally, this is your opportunity. Get in touch for a confidential chat – your new life could start here. The Package: Salary from £90,000, plus a 10% bi-annual bonusFlexible contracts available and open to discussionA relocation package of £5,000 to help you move to our beautiful island with the use of our company carAssistance with finding accommodation5 weeks holiday, plus bank holidaysOpportunity for career progression to Clinical DirectorCPD encouraged, with certificates supported and fundedProfessional fees paid for RCVS, VDS, and BVAAccess to continuous learning through webinars and in-house trainingHappy to sponsor VisasPrivate health insuranceSubsidised gym membership For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on or email To view all our vacancies, please visit 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-47161