The Laurels Vets, Hereford

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Situated in the heart of Herefordshire, The Laurels are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join us. Our practice benefits from a truly exceptional location, serving both the historic city of Hereford and the picturesque village of Ewyas Harold. This area offers the perfect balance of vibrant community life and unspoilt rural countryside, with rolling hills, farmland and access to the Golden Valley, Black Mountains and Wye Valley right on the doorstep. Hereford provides excellent amenities, transport links and cultural attractions, while Ewyas Harold offers the charm of a close-knit village with strong local identity and surrounding agricultural communities. If you’re looking to move to the area, please get in touch, we can support with a relocation allowance of up to £5000 for the right candidate.

Join us if you're looking for:

A first opinion caseload with a mix of consults and surgery
Friendly and supportive team to be part of
Meaningful career development, including support/caseload to suit your interests
Well equipped sites with digital X ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and laser therapy

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. 

Key responsibilites and working hours:

You'll be working up cases within a first opinion team, from consults to routine surgery and dentals
Be part of our team,support others and share your ideas
Utilising the equipment we have on site and collaborating with local teams for further support
Join us on a part or full time basis, we are happy to be flexible and can consider working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments outside of work

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

How We’ll Support You 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles 
Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses 
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks 
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities 
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement 

What We Offer Our Team 

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 -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS Fees
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice