Veterinary Surgeon

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

Job summary

Join Loughborough Vets for Pets as an ambitious Vet where you will be supported in a friendly practice. Enjoy a full-time role with a competitive salary up to £70,000, an inclusive work environment, and opportunities to develop your surgical skills with state-of-the-art facilities. Benefits include a welcome bonus, enhanced leave, and professional development funding.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

Welcome bonus of £2,000

Enhanced annual leave of 6.6 weeks

Generous CPD budget

Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS, BSAVA)

In-house discounts for veterinary care

Qualifications

• Seeking an ambitious Vet with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in abilities and willingness to try new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team committed to outstanding pet healthcare.
• Manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to take your career to the next level?

At Loughborough Vets for Pets, you will be part of a practice where you are well cared for and supported by a friendly, fun, and passionate team. We are committed to helping you reach your veterinary career goals.

Luke, the Practice Partner, along with his colleagues, is seeking an ambitious Vet with excellent interpersonal skills and a drive for excellence to join our team.

We are looking for someone confident in their abilities, willing to 'give things a try' to achieve the best outcomes for our patients, regardless of their budget.

Our stand-alone practice is located on the outskirts of Loughborough, a university town, in a busy residential area with on-site parking and excellent motorway and train links to Nottingham, Leicester, the Peak District, Birmingham, and London, making it centrally accessible across the UK.

What makes this role different?

• Friendly, inclusive work environment with support for special interests
• A dedicated team committed to outstanding pet healthcare and customer service
• Team of 5 vets, including recent graduates mentored by experienced vets
• Support from RVNs, SVNs, VCA, CCAs, and a Practice Manager
• Opportunities to develop surgical skills with state-of-the-art facilities
• Wide range of medical and surgical cases, including complex orthopaedic surgeries

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience and FTE
• Full-time four-day week with a rota of one in four Saturday mornings
• No out-of-hours work
• Welcome bonus of £2,000 for direct applicants (T&Cs apply)
• Enhanced annual leave of 6.6 weeks including bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance of 4x salary
• Generous CPD budget, including up to 5 days paid CPD and funding for certificates
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS, BSAVA)
• Exclusive discounts at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and Vet Group
• In-house discounts for veterinary care of colleagues' pets

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Jo, our Practice Manager, at 01509 238340 or email [e-mail]. Alternatively, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

Note: The welcome bonus applies only to candidates applying directly via Vets for Pets and will be paid after successful completion of the probationary period.

Location: LE11 2HN

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align with the listed requirements. Your unique contribution, values, and behaviors are appreciated.