Salaried Vet Surgeons
Becoming an employed vet surgeon in general practice is typical career route for Vet Surgeons after qualification.
The type and structure of veterinary practices varies widely across UK from owner proprietor vet surgeons working in their own first opinion surgery, to multi-site corporate vet surgeries with multiple vets, nurses and support staff to referral hospitals and specialised units.
New Graduate Veterinary Surgeons
Most newly qualified vets will seek an Assistant Vet Surgeon position with a practice that will provide them with an ongoing further training or mentoring programme.
Working with experienced colleagues or certificate holders will allow newly qualified vet surgeons the chance to pick up new skills and confidence once they start in their first job.
In recent years, many newly qualified vets have struggled to find their ideal position in a practice that suits them. This is partly because of economic reasons and partly because of geographical preferences of the workforce.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that many newly qualified vets are accepting positions in parts of the UK that are not ideal. However, they understand that after gaining their first 18 months + experience will make their next move far easier.
Moving On
At Medicus we work with a wide variety of veterinary employers across the UK to help them find the right staff for their business. We are able to advise you about relevant positions in your preferred locations.
As you become more experienced, choosing your next career move is equally important, by working closely with your Medicus consultant you have access to the complete UK jobs market to help ensure that you make the right choices
Career Development
As your career progresses your career path may change as you may wish to specialise in a particular area, or you may wish to follow a path in veterinary teaching and research, Government Service, Commerce and Industry or want to become involved in charity work or other areas such as wildlife and conservation. There are many different avenues available for you, however a large number of Vets stay in practice moving into senior roles or moving into Joint Venture Partnership or owning their own practice.
We work with a wide variety of veterinary employers, but If we do not have the ideal job for you, tell us what you are looking for and as part of our FREE service we will try to find it for you!
Search our current salaried vacancies here.
Register for our FREE veterinary jobseekers services here.