Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus Group; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their accredited hospital. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive in both consultations and surgeries. With a commitment to staff well-being and professional development, you will be part of a supportive team that values your expertise. Enjoy generous holiday allowances, wellness programs, and opportunities for career progression. This is an excellent chance to advance your career in a nurturing workplace that prioritizes both patient care and employee satisfaction. Join a forward-thinking practice that champions veterinary excellence and community involvement.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Relocation package

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine required with confidence in surgery and consultations.
• Experience in general practice and a passion for animal care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and operating as part of the day team at Glenfield Hospital.
• Participating in clinical case discussions and monthly team meetings.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Consultation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

In-house CT

Dental X-ray

Video Endoscopy

Job description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary From: Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Welcome bonus and relocation package available!

Location: Park Vet Group, Glenfield, Leicester

Job Type: Permanent, full-time and part-time applications welcomed (flexible working patterns can be discussed)

Hours: 40 hours over 4-5 days with a 1:4 Saturday rota (8.30am-2pm and 1:15 Sunday (8am-7pm paid extra) no nights, we have a dedicated night team!

Are you a friendly, enthusiastic team player looking for an amazing opportunity within a hospital/referral site?

Are you confident in all areas including consults and routine surgery?

Then this might be just the role for you…

We are seeking a confident, primary care GP Vet to join our Glenfield Tier 3 RCVS-accredited Hospital.

This role is ideally suited to someone eager to work across all GP areas and will involve consulting and operating in equal measure as part of the day team at Glenfield Hospital. We offer some fantastic referral, OOH, and advanced services, but we equally champion our primary care vets and the fantastic service we offer for routine and first opinion caseloads.

As a team, we often discuss clinical cases and have monthly team meetings to share knowledge and communications. We welcome supporting certificate studies for our associates; if you have a particular interest, you are welcome to discuss it with us!

We understand that the well-being of our team is crucial to providing the best care for our patients. That’s why we prioritise the physical and mental health of our staff through our wellness programs including personalised rota to maximise work-life balance, mental health support with access to counselling services and stress management resources as well as monthly well-being events, workshops in stress management, positive psychology, and Vet life – wellbeing in the profession. We are also working towards becoming an endometriosis-friendly employer.

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Join us at Park Vet Group, where your career will thrive in a nurturing environment that values your expertise, well-being, and future.

Benefits

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

About us

Park Vet Group was established over 100 years ago and is now a fully RCVS-accredited multi-site, primary care and mid-tier referral practice. We have sites in Whetstone, Glenfield, Saffron Lane & Scraptoft Lane, and all our practices are self-sufficient and are fully equipped to run independently, but we like to share best practices and work as one big team.

In your spare time, there is a lot to enjoy locally. The Park Vet Group is based in the wonderful city of Leicester which is the largest city in the East Midlands. We have excellent travel links, access to good schools and beautiful countryside. Leicester is a modern city steeped in years of history and there is lots to do locally whether you enjoy the great outdoors or prefer the hustle and bustle of the city.

Our practices are well equipped with the latest technology and modern facilities to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal including In-house CT, Dental suites equipped with dental X-ray, Video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, Phacoemulsification and advanced ophthalmology equipment and we are proud to have Cat-Friendly Status across our practices and a Gold award for our Glenfield site.

Our team of over vets holds a wealth of knowledge with certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and emergency critical care and we have dedicated 24-hour nursing and vet teams ensuring a great work-life balance.

We value dedication and loyalty, and we’re committed to helping our employees build long, fulfilling careers with us. Our vets and nurses often highlight the opportunities for professional development and career progression, including continued education with support for attending conferences, workshops, and pursuing further qualifications. We work closely with Willows, a local referral centre, to run additional in-house CPD events. Career Advancement, clear pathways for progression within the practice, from junior roles to leadership positions and recognition programs where we celebrate long service and exceptional contributions to the team and practice.

We would love to hear from you; please contact us if you have any questions about the role or to apply, please complete the application form below.