Part Time Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. Candidates should have MRCVS registration and experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice. Responsibilities include performing routine surgeries, running consults, and collaborating with nursing staff. The position offers a competitive salary, funding for CPD, and a supportive workplace with clinical autonomy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD encouraged and funded

Generous holiday allowance

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• MRCVS registration (or eligibility).
• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence.
• Perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries.
• Interpret diagnostics effectively.
• Collaborate with the nursing team for patient care.
• Contribute to a positive practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Comfortable with routine imaging

Team-oriented mindset

Organised and reliable

Education

MRCVS registration

Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice

Confidence with routine surgery

Job description

Part Time Veterinary Surgeon — Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Part Time Veterinary Surgeon based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire offers a great mix of community spirit, green spaces and handy transport links—ideal for a balanced lifestyle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Interpret diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab)
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• MRCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy

Ready to make a move? Click apply with your CV or reach out for a confidential chat—let’s see if this could be the perfect next step for you.