Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus Group; Hare Street; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the UK is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The candidate will generate their own cases with a focus on orthopaedic care and work within a collaborative team environment. The practice offers state-of-the-art facilities and a wide network of specialist support. Employees benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritizes both physical and mental health, as well as opportunities for career progression and extensive training.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD programme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness programme

Employee assistance programme

Eye-care voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on orthopaedic procedures.
• Ability to generate own cases and manage clinics independently.
• Collaborative skills to work in a team of veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Manage own veterinary cases and clinics focusing on orthopaedics.
• Work as part of a collaborative veterinary team.
• Coordinate with specialists for advanced diagnostics.

Skills

Veterinary surgery skills

Orthopaedic care

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Certificate in surgery

Job description

Position Overview

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a certificate in surgery looking for a new role in a state‑of‑the‑art practice? Forest Vets is re‑opening its brand new site and we are looking for a dedicated day Veterinarian to join our team.

As a day veterinarian you will:

• Generate your own cases and work on your own clinics with a bias towards orthopaedic care.
• Work as part of a 2‑3 vet team in Harlow with access to excellent facilities including 5 consult rooms, surgery, x‑ray, and an in‑house lab.
• Collaborate with a network of 14 day vets and 3 night vets across our four sites and specialist colleagues in ophthalmology, dermatology, internal medicine, cardiology, diagnostic imaging and small animal surgery.
• Follow up advanced diagnostics and procedures at our nearby hospital offering CT, MRI and scopes when desired.

About Our Practice

Forest Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. We are a privately owned practice that is driven by purpose, aiming to create a better world for pets and people alike.

We provide a supportive culture that is inclusive and diverse, giving staff access to a wide network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities, and a wellbeing package that prioritises physical and mental health.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness programme including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eye‑care voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme