Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced equal family leave

Job summary

Linnaeus is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join Park Vet Group in Leicester. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a welcome bonus and relocation support.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in small animal practice, and is comfortable with routine primary care duties as well as basic emergency procedures. Enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within small animal practice.
• Confident small animal vet comfortable with routine and emergency care.
• Interest in developing advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across all GP areas balancing consulting and operating.
• Provide exceptional patient care and support a collaborative environment.
• Participate in clinical discussions and shared learning.

Skills

Small animal practice experience

Routine primary care

Basic emergency procedures

CPD and professional growth

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary

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

Location

Park Vet Group, Leicester

Job Type

Permanent. Full-time

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.

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate you will need to apply internally. Contact our Talent Acquisition team for further details.

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a team of 29 vets with specialist certificates in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft‑tissue surgery and emergency critical care.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities: in‑house CT scanner, dental suites with X‑ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment.
• Cat‑Friendly Status across all practices and a Gold Award for our Glenfield site.
• Collaborative environment with regular clinical discussions, monthly team meetings and shared learning.
• Approved Nurse Training Centre and support for certificate studies.
• Wellbeing first: personalised rota, mental health support, counselling, wellness programmes and monthly wellbeing events.
• Inclusive culture focused on support, diversity and equity.

This role is ideally suited to someone eager to work across all GP areas, balancing consulting and operating in equal measure as part of the day team. It also offers referral, out‑of‑hours and advanced services, while championing primary care and 1st‑opinion caseloads.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a small animal practice.
• A confident small animal vet, comfortable with routine primary care duties and basic emergency procedures.
• An interest in developing advanced skills – CPD and professional growth are actively encouraged.
• A team player who enjoys variety and shares our passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

What We Offer

• 5‑weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
• Relocation support.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Employer contribution pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enhanced equal family leave.
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD.

About Us

Park Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity and genuine employee well‑being, backed by a comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises physical and mental health.