Key Details:

• Working Days: 4 days per week with a 1 in 8 weekend rota
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Duties: Primary care caseload with a strong surgical focus, consultations, routine procedures, rotations through consulting-only branches, minimal on-call due to on-site ECC team
• Salary: They are offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience

About the Role:

• The client is seeking a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon to join a multi-disciplinary hospital team.
• The role carries a strong surgical focus alongside general practice responsibilities across medicine and routine care. The position is based primarily at the main hospital, with scheduled rotations through consulting-only branches to provide varied exposure and continuity of care.
• The successful candidate will work within a team of 13 Vets and will contribute to case discussions and collaborative decision-making.
• Candidates should be confident across core GP areas and comfortable managing a busy caseload. A Surgical Certificate or commitment to pursuing one would be advantageous. Strong communication skills, a constructive attitude, and a team-focused approach are essential.
• This is a permanent, full-time role on a four-day week with a 1 in 8 weekend rota. Minimal on-call requirements are expected, supported by a dedicated ECC team on-site.
• There are opportunities within the role for you to mentor recent graduates and to engage with practice initiatives, including sustainability projects and social events.

About the Package:

A comprehensive benefits package is available, including 5 weeks of holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave, paid RCVS and VDS fees, funded external CPD, access to extensive online CPD, career progression pathways, staff discounts, enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, relocation support, an e-car salary sacrifice scheme, referral rewards, and a structured wellness programme with employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, annual flu jabs, and a cycle to work scheme.

About the Practice:

The practice operates a modern, multi-disciplinary hospital environment with 24-hour emergency provision and integrated primary care services for small animals. It provides separate but closely aligned referral and ECC services. Clinical teams include specialists across cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, surgery, ECC, and neurology.

Facilities include advanced diagnostics with CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, dedicated X-ray suites, extensive operating theatres, a dentistry suite, and a well-equipped laboratory. The practice is part of a larger veterinary group that invests in clinical quality, professional development, and well-being. The culture promotes inclusivity, authenticity, and professional excellence, supported by access to a broad network of expertise and development opportunities.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33404