Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Allowance: 21 days

Generous CPD support

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Accommodation assistance

Relocation package

Job summary

Prospect Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon in Melton Mowbray. With a competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000, candidates have the flexibility to choose full-time or part-time work. Join a collaborative team environment and develop professionally with generous training support.

Position requires strong surgical skills and a background in small animal care. Weekend and night on-call duties are part of the role, providing diverse experiences with varied caseloads including routine procedures and occasional unusual cases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in small animal veterinary practice, ideally 5+ years.
• Strong surgical skills and experience with routine procedures.
• Comfortable with sole charge duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal care including consultations and routine surgeries.
• Participate in weekend and night on-call rota.
• Collaborative team environment with 4 other vets.

Skills

Small animal veterinary experience

Strong surgical skills

Sole charge duties

Motivated to learn

Job description

Exciting Vet Opportunity in Melton Mowbray

Kickstart your veterinary career in Melton Mowbray with a competitive base salary of £65,000 - £80,000! Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this senior veterinary surgeon role is perfect for you.

Benefits Package

- Salary: £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience

- Holiday Allowance: 21 days

- CPD: Generous support for training and development

- Extras: Health insurance, pension contributions

- Accommodation & Car: Potential assistance available

- Other Benefits: Relocation package and potential partner buy-in

Job Description: Vet Vacancy at Melton Vets

Practice Overview:

- Practice Name: Melton Vets

- Practice Type: Independent, First Opinion, Small Animal

- Ownership Structure: 2 Partners (Open to senior vet becoming a partner)

- Location: Melton (Own train station, onsite parking)

- Facilities: 4 consult rooms, 2 surgical theatres

- Caseload: Small animal, including routine procedures (dentals, spays) and occasional guinea pigs

Role Overview:

- Position: Small Animal Vet

- Experience Level: Ideally 5+ years (open to candidates with 3+ years)

- Working Hours:

- Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

- Weekend on-call rota (1/5 weekends, Saturday/Sunday)

- 1 weekday on-call

- Flexible, open to 4 or 5-day working week

- Out-of-Hours Rota: 1 night per week

- Sole Charge: Yes, some sole charge required

- Consult Times: 15 minutes

- Day Structure:

- 1 dedicated ops day (4 ops)

- Remaining days focused on consultations

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality small animal care, including consultations and routine surgeries

- Participate in weekend and night on-call rota

- Opportunity to work with a varied caseload and occasional unusual cases (e.g., guinea pigs)

- Collaborative team environment with 4 other vets, including a mentor (Giles and Charlotte)

Skills & Experience Required:

- 3+ years of small animal veterinary experience (5+ years preferred)

- Strong surgical skills and experience with routine procedures

- Comfortable with sole charge duties

- Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally

Training & Development:

- CPD encouraged with flexible funding options

- Opportunities to pursue certificates (e.g., in Ophthalmology, Surgery, etc.)

- Investment in personal and professional growth

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career with a dynamic and supportive team, click apply now!