Small Animal Vet – Up to £70K - Only 1:4 Weekend Rota

British Veterinary Association; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the East Midlands is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive small animal team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced parental pay, income protection, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. The practice is modern and purpose-built, supporting ongoing professional development and providing a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Enhanced parental pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Health and wellbeing support

CPD allowance

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Internal leadership training

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years or more GP experience.
• Ability to manage medical and surgical cases.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive services.
• Manage medical and surgical cases.
• Promote pet wellbeing.

Skills

Preventive healthcare

Client communication

Collaboration across teams

Job description

Key Details

• Working Days: Full-time with 1:4 weekends
• Hours: Typical surgery hours across six days
• Duties: Preventive healthcare, consultations, diagnostics, and routine surgeries
• Salary: They are offering a competitive salary of up to £70,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience, plus a quarterly recognition payment

About the Role

• The client is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with ideally 2 years or more GP experience to join a supportive small animal team.
• The role will involve delivering preventive services, managing medical and surgical cases, and promoting pet wellbeing.
• The successful candidate will communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and collaborate across clinical and non-clinical teams.

Benefits Package

Alongside the very competitive salary, they offer a comprehensive benefits package includingenhanced parental pay, income protection, electric car scheme, employee discounts, health and wellbeing support, funded professional memberships, surgery discounts, CPD allowance, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and internal leadership training.

About the Practice

The practice is a modern, purpose-built facility in Lincolnshire with digital X-ray, ultrasound, and a well-equipped surgical suite. It operates six days a week and provides a welcoming environment with a calm reception area. The multidisciplinary team comprises over 20 professionals, including vets, nurses, and support staff. Colleagues have a range of clinical interests, and the practice supports ongoing professional development, with opportunities to pursue certificates and expand clinical services. The site is the newest in the group and is equipped with up-to-date technology to enable high standards of care.

Job Reference No: JN-092025-33251