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Our clinics combine modern design with first-class clinical care, creating spaces that vet teams, clients, and pets genuinely want to be in.\nOur purpose is simple: healthier, happier pets and vets. We believe in a model that benefits everyone: our clinical teams, our members, our local communities, and our investors. That means competitive compensation, sensible caseloads, genuine career development, and a culture where people feel supported to do their best work.\nWe are building the vet group of the future. If you share our passion for doing things differently, we would love to hear from you.\nAs a Veterinary Surgeon at Creature Comforts, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical services within your practice alongside your Clinical Director and veterinary team. You will be passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for patients, clients, and colleagues, and you will have the communication skills and clinical judgement to make that happen. 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