Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Ely; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000 FTE

28 days’ annual leave

Generous CPD allowance with dedicated

Certificate funding and support

Contributory pension scheme

Paid professional memberships (RCVS, V

Exclusive discounts (Pets at Home, Vet

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Ely is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team of 2 Vets, 4 RVNs and 3 Receptionists. You’ll manage a varied first-opinion caseload with routine consultations and surgery, supported by a skilled nursing team and reception staff to allow focus on patient care.

The role is full-time with a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, no out-of-hours, and we’re open to flexible patterns to suit childcare or other commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience as veterinary surgeon in first-opinion practice.
• Comfort with occasional sole charge.
• Able to work in a collaborative, supportive team.
• Committed to high-quality patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine consultations and surgeries with a varied caseload.
• Manage occasional emergencies, supported by the nursing team.
• Deliver excellent patient and client care within a friendly team.

Skills

First-opinion practice

Sole charge

Team collaboration

Patient & client care

Job description

Up to £70,000 FTE | Full-Time | No OOH | Flexible Working Considered

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can enjoy a varied caseload, a supportive team and a genuinely friendly working environment?

At Ely Vets for Pets, we’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team of 2 Vets, 4 RVNs and 3 Receptionists.

We’re a team who genuinely enjoy working together. Collaboration, support and plenty of laughter are all part of everyday life here, and there’s usually chocolate in the staff room too!

Our practice combines the friendly, personal feel of a local clinic with the investment, benefits and career opportunities that come from being part of one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups.

The role

You’ll enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload, including routine consultations and surgery alongside the occasional emergency or more unusual case. You’ll be supported by our experienced nursing team and dedicated reception colleagues, allowing you to focus on providing excellent care to your patients and clients.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Is confident working within first-opinion practice
• Is comfortable with occasional sole charge
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Is passionate about providing excellent patient and client care

This is a full-time opportunity with a 1 in 4 Saturday rota and no out-of-hours or overnight work.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re also happy to discuss flexible working patterns that could accommodate childcare or other commitments.

A well-equipped practice

Our purpose-built practice provides an excellent environment to deliver high-quality clinical care, with facilities including:

• Digital X-ray
• Dental X-ray
• New ultrasound machine
• Laser therapy
• Rhinoscope

While most of our patients are cats and dogs, we also occasionally see exotic species including lizards and rats, bringing some extra variety to the caseload.

Life in Ely

Our stand-alone practice is just a two-minute walk from Ely city centre, with its independent shops, cafés and impressive cathedral.

If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll find picturesque walks along the River Great Ouse and nearby nature reserves, while excellent transport links put Cambridge, Newmarket, Peterborough and the Norfolk coast within easy reach.

It’s a fantastic location if you’re looking for a balance of city life, countryside and easy access to the coast.

What we offer

• Salary up to £70,000 FTE, depending on experience
• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Generous CPD allowance with dedicated study time
• Certificate funding and support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships, including RCVS, VDS and BVA
• Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Pets at Home and the Vet Group

Location

CB7 4PE

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!