Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Sileby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' holiday

RCVS membership paid

BEVA membership paid

VDS cover

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

Chine House Veterinary Hospital in Sileby, Leicestershire, is a friendly, RCVS-accredited hospital seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive and progressive team. We offer a four-day working week, flexible full-time or part-time arrangements, and our own dedicated out-of-hours service to ensure work-life balance.

With a team of 11 veterinary surgeons and 20+ experienced nurses, we provide excellent clinical support and mentorship to help you thrive, along with a salary of

Responsibilities

• Four-day working week.
• Weekend rota of approximately 1 in 8.
• Approximately one night per week on the out-of-hours rota.
• Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
• Mentorship and professional development support.

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a supportive and progressive team?

Chine House Veterinary Hospital is a friendly, RCVS-accredited hospital based in Sileby, Leicestershire. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care and operating our own dedicated out-of-hours service.

Our purpose-built hospital is equipped with:

• Six operating theatres
• Multiple consulting rooms
• Separate cat, dog, and exotic wards
• In-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities

We have a team of 11 veterinary surgeons supported by 20+ experienced and qualified nurses, creating a collaborative environment where clinical excellence and professional development are encouraged.

The Role

We would welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced veterinary surgeons. With a highly experienced team and excellent clinical support, we can tailor the role to suit your level of experience and career aspirations.

Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Whether you're looking to build confidence in your first role or take the next step in your career, we can offer the support and mentorship needed to help you thrive.

We are also happy to consider a part-time consulting-only role.

Working Pattern

• Four-day working week
• Weekend rota of approximately 1 in 8
• Approximately one night per week on the out-of-hours rota

We have the caseload, equipment, and clinical support to help vets pursue further qualifications and certificates.

Our team includes:

• An Exotics Diplomate
• An experienced Surgery Certificate Holder

We actively support continued professional development and encourage vets to develop their clinical interests.

About Us

We are proud of our excellent employee retention and long-established client base. Our supportive culture enables team members to build rewarding long-term careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience.

In addition, we offer:

• 6.6 weeks' holiday
• RCVS and BEVA memberships paid
• VDS cover
• Health cash plan, including contributions towards health and wellbeing treatments
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Health and wellbeing programme

Interested?

£35,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities