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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

St Peter Port, Guernsey
Reference VS026Posted 18/09/2026
Pay
Salary dependent on experience
Working pattern
Full time

Benefits and development

  • Dependent on experience
  • Accommodation typically provided for the first six months, depending on availability
  • Paid holiday including bank holidays (9 bank holidays)
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  • CPD allowance of £2,250 per annum and training support, on successful completion of the probationary period
  • Flights paid for
  • Health Cash Plan, with contributions towards health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Colleague discounted veterinary fees, including £250 towards services and insurance excess
  • Medications and food at cost price
  • Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
  • Company sick pay
  • Colleague engagement survey
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Work permit costs funded

Vacancy details

About the role

Varied small animal clinical role with scope to develop interests and help shape a new veterinary facility.

Candor Vets is working with a veterinary practice in St Peter Port to find a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. This is a permanent, full-time role.

The role

The practice is looking for a Small Animal Vet who enjoys delivering clinical care and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative and developing team. Experienced veterinary surgeons with a certificate or advanced practitioner qualification are welcome, as are those looking for the next step after gaining initial experience. Applications are also welcome from vets who want to develop their skills across both small animal and equine work, as there are opportunities in both areas.

What you will be doing

  • Develop clinical interests
  • Work alongside colleagues with a range of experience
  • Use the new practice facilities
  • Develop skills and career
  • Influence how the practice develops

Practice and facilities

  • A brand-new veterinary practice is due to open in January 2027 and is pending hospital status
  • Six consulting rooms
  • Four operating theatres
  • Dedicated dog and cat waiting areas
  • Hospitalisation facilities and kennels
  • A dedicated cattery
  • CT and X-ray facilities
  • Dental facilities
  • Space allocated for MRI
  • Dedicated equine facilities and stabling
  • Modern inpatient facilities
  • 24-hour veterinary care
  • The practice has been caring for animals in Guernsey for over 100 years

Location

  • Excellent schools
  • A safe, low-crime environment
  • A strong community
  • A private healthcare system
  • Nature reserves, cliff walks and beaches
  • Transport links to the UK, with flight times from as little as 40 minutes or ferry sailings from around three hours
  • A maximum flat rate of 20% tax on earnings
  • No council tax, no road tax and no VAT
  • 9 bank holidays a year
  • 70 miles from the coast of England and 30 miles from the coast of France

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