GBP 65K - 80K

Global Veterinary Careers; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

£1,500 CPD allowance

Fully funded certificates

RCVS, VDS & BVA fees paid

Visa sponsorship & relocation support

5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays

Sabbatical opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Global Veterinary Careers is working with a Peterborough practice to recruit a Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias for a pivotal role in a state-of-the-art 24-hour hospital. The position rewards leadership and opportunity to influence future hospital directions.

The role offers up to £80,000 DOE, a four-day week, and a weekend rota, with potential for part-time applications. Strong orthopaedic and small animal medicine expertise is preferred.

Qualifications

• Surgical excellence with focus on orthopaedics.
• Experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
• Ability to manage complex cases and contribute to hospital development.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical and orthopaedic procedures.
• Handle high-level case management and referrals.
• Contribute to ongoing development of a 24-hour hospital.

Education

MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Tools

TPLO kit

Laparoscopic equipment

In-house laboratory

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Surgical & Orthopaedic Focus

Peterborough

Up to £80,000 DOE | 4-Day Week | Build the Future of a 24-Hour Hospital

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery and orthopaedics looking for the opportunity to truly shape the future of a practice?

Global Veterinary Careers is working with an exciting practice inPeterborough, offering the chance to join at a pivotal stage as they transition from a successful first-opinion practice into a state-of-the-art 24-hour veterinary hospital.

The ownerwhose expertise lies in Small Animal Medicine, the practice is looking for an experienced MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias who wants to influence the future direction of the hospital.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn't just another veterinary position—it's an opportunity to help build the hospital you want to work in.

The practice is heavily investing in its facilities and is committed to purchasing whatever equipment is needed to support the successful candidate's clinical interests. Whether that's expanding orthopaedic capabilities with a TPLO kit, additional surgical instrumentation, or investing in further advanced equipment, your expertise will help shape future investment.

The Role

• Up to £80,000 DOE
• Full-time over 4 days (9am–7pm)
• Weekend rota
• Part-time applications considered
• Surgical and orthopaedic caseload
• Opportunity to manage complex cases that would otherwise be referred
• Ideal for an Advanced Practitioner or someone working towards certification
• Genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice

Facilities

The practice is already exceptionally well equipped with:

• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• High-resolution ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Laparoscopic surgery suite
• Tonovet Plus
• Advanced ophthalmology equipment

…and there's more to come. The team is committed to investing in additional equipment to ensure you have everything you need to provide the highest standard of care.

Join a Fantastic Team

You’ll be supported by an experienced and friendly team consisting of:

• 3 Veterinary Surgeons
• 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 2 Veterinary Care Assistants
• 3 Client Care Assistants

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days CPD leave
• Fully funded certificates
• RCVS, VDS & BVA fees paid
• Visa sponsorship & relocation support available
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Sabbatical opportunities
• 24/7 wellbeing support

If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, your clinical interests are genuinely supported, and you can help build an outstanding 24-hour hospital from the ground up, I'd love to hear from you.