Barton Lodge Vets has been proudly caring for pets in the Hemel Hempstead community for over 50 years. Our reputation is built on compassion, high standards, and long-term relationships with clients who trust us to care for their beloved animals. We’re now looking for a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and dedicated team. If you’re seeking a practice where your skills and experience will be valued and where you can continue to grow this could be the perfect next step.

 

 

Our practice has a warm, welcoming atmosphere while offering up-to-date facilities designed to help you work at your best. We have a dedicated operating theatre, three consulting rooms (including a nurse consult room), a large prep area, separate dog and cat wards, isolation kennels and an imaging and dental suite with digital X-ray . You’ll also find a dispensary, and office space for admin work.

We’ve invested in ongoing refurbishments to keep our environment modern, bright, and practical. Our light and airy reception area creates a positive first impression for clients, while our kitchen and staff lounge are well stocked with tea, coffee, snacks, and a full biscuit tin because we know small comforts make a big difference in a busy day.

 

 

We offer a good balance of surgery and consulting, ensuring variety and clinical challenge. Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits, and small furries from guinea pigs to the occasional hamster or rat. You’ll perform a range of routine surgeries such as neutering and lump removals, alongside dentals, more complex soft tissue surgeries and ECC work when needed.

 

We have a steady orthopaedic and soft tissue caseload, so if you hold (or are working towards) a certificate, or have a strong background in these areas, that will be a great advantage. While we’re supported by Vets Now on-site for out-of-hours care, we aim to keep as much work as possible in-house and can bring in visiting specialists when required.

 

 

You’ll have access to an extensive range of diagnostic and surgical equipment including a MyLab 25 Gold E-SAOTE ultrasound scanner, in-house laboratory, multi-parameter monitor, tonometer, endoscope, blood pressure monitor, EPOC analyser, dental X-ray, and a fully equipped X-ray suite. Everything you need to work cases up thoroughly and deliver top-quality patient care is right at your fingertips.

 

 

Our close-knit team includes three vets, five RVNs, two SVNs, two receptionists, and a practice manager. We’re proud to have an AVP certificate holder in Small Animal Medicine, and GP Certs in Feline Medicine, and Small Animal Medicine, ensuring you’ll always have knowledgeable colleagues to collaborate with. A Candidate with an interest in surgery would be a great addition of skills to our team.

 

Our nursing team is a real asset to the practice led by a Head Nurse who’s been with us for nearly 30 years. They run their own nurse clinics, assist with surgeries, and provide invaluable support across daily tasks. At Barton Lodge, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.

 

 

This role offers a great work-life balance, our full-time hours consist of four 10 hour days (8am - 7pm) and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings - sole charge (8am–1pm). There are no out-of-hours, Sundays, or bank holiday duties, as we’re fortunate to be a Vets Now host practice, meaning our in-patients are cared for overnight by their dedicated emergency team all under our own roof.

 

 

We’re proud to support a number of animal welfare charities, including the local RSPCA, Cats Protection, and Dogs Trust. As part of the IVC Evidensia family, we also work closely with StreetVet, helping to provide veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness. Giving back to our community is something we take to heart, it’s part of who we are.

 

 

Hemel Hempstead is a vibrant and well-connected town in Hertfordshire, offering an excellent balance between green, open spaces and modern amenities. Set among rolling countryside and close to the Chiltern Hills, it’s perfect for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and outdoor adventures. The town itself has a welcoming community feel, with plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants, and leisure facilities, including parks, gyms, and a popular sports centre with various swimming pools, gym, fitness classes, squash, tennis, badminton, football and we also have The Snow Centre. With easy access to the M1 and M25, and direct train links to London in under 30 minutes, Hemel Hempstead is ideal for professionals looking for a relaxed lifestyle with all the convenience of the city close by.

 

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.