Veterinary Surgeon first opinion

British Veterinary Association; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to provide exceptional care and contribute to the growth of their multidisciplinary services in Castle Donington. The role offers a competitive salary, generous CPD, and a supportive team environment, ideal for those looking to advance their career in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity pay

Company Share Save scheme

Staff discount across CVS practices

HealthShield cash plan

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full-time role with competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous CPD allowance, funding for certificates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first opinion veterinary care in a supportive hospital setting.
• Engage with a collaborative team for knowledge-sharing and patient care.

Job description

First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon - Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington

Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits | CVS Group

Are you looking for a fresh opportunity within a supportive hospital setting that offers both clinical variety , professional growth combined with a supportive management team?

At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, we're looking for a full-time First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as we further develop and grow our first opinion service within a thriving multidisciplinary hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment where general practice, referral care, and out-of-hours services operate seamlessly under one roof.

Why choose Dovecote?
Dovecote is a RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital based in Castle Donington, with excellent transport links to Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester. We're proud to house:
A dynamic first opinion team with a varied caseload
A leading referral service, including internal medicine, orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and a flagship neurology and neurosurgery department
A dedicated MiNight emergency and out-of-hours team ensuring continuity of care
A large, highly skilled team of registered veterinary nurses and support staff, working across all departments to deliver outstanding patient care

You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative, friendly team where knowledge-sharing and patient-focused care are at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for you?
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Full-time hours with a balanced rota and limited weekend commitments (4hour shift on 1in 3 Saturdays ) no night work with an inhouse dedicated team
- Supportive clinical leadership and development opportunities
- Generous CPD allowance, including funding for certificates
- CVS employee benefits, including:
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity pay
- Company Share Save scheme
- Staff discount across CVS practices
- HealthShield cash plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your first opinion career or bring your experience to help shape a growing service, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to apply? Click Apply Now and become part of our journey at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital.