Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon in Loughborough. The role offers protected breaks and allows for clinical autonomy within a supportive team. Candidates must have RCVS registration and experience in providing exceptional patient care. Join a caring environment where work-life balance is prioritized.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

5 weeks’ annual leave

Paid leave for CPD

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Team collaboration

Exceptional patient care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Job Overview

Medivet Shepshed is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team, providing exceptional medical care to our patients.

This is a part-time position, working Wednesday to Friday, with 1 in 6 weekends at our nearby Medivet Thurmaston branch.

We value work‑life balance — your schedule will include protected lunch breaks and a clear last appointment time, allowing you to enjoy your time both in and out of work. You’ll have the autonomy to work sole charge when needed, with the support of an experienced and collaborative network across Medivet.

Our Shepshed team is a close‑knit and welcoming group. You’ll be supported by our knowledgeable Head RVN and our experienced Practice Manager, who both have excellent knowledge of the practice, team, and clients.

The practice focuses on a varied small animal caseload and is equipped with modern facilities, including ultrasound, digital X‑ray, and VetScan technology.

Join us and become part of a caring, well‑supported environment where quality care and work‑life balance truly matter. Contact Serena at [e-mail].

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person if you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service (prorated).
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave (prorated).
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24‑hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.