Veterinary Surgeon - Grimsby animal hospital

Blue Cross For Pets; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome £2,500 recruitment & retention

Visa sponsorship available

Grimsby hospital benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross Grimsby animal hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to deliver high-quality medical, surgical and emergency care for small animals in a supportive, collaborative team. You will practise evidence-based medicine guided by our clinical standards and wellbeing initiatives, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and contribute to compassionate patient care.

The post is permanent full-time (40 hours over five days), with a one-off £2,500 recruitment and retention allowance.

Qualifications

• Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• As a Veterinary Surgeon at Blue Cross, you will be exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases.
• You will follow our award-winning clinical guidelines to support pragmatic, evidence-based decision making and patient welfare.

Skills

RCVS member

Small/mixed practice

English communication

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Grimsby animal hospital

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Department: Veterinary Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Grimsby animal hospital

Reporting To: Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Compensation: £41,080 - £55,640 / year

Description

£2,500 welcome incentive, visa sponsorship available, excellent work life balance

Contract: Permanent full-time contract (40 hours over 5 days), however part time and zero hours contracts would be considered

Salary: £41,080 - £55,640 per annum (based on full-time hours)

Location: Grimsby, DN32 7SH

We believe veterinary care should reach those who need it most, regardless of circumstance. As a Veterinary Surgeon with Blue Cross, you will not only practise medicine; you will make a meaningful difference to vulnerable animals and the communities who rely on us.

We offer a one-off £2,500 recruitment and retention allowance for Veterinary Surgeons joining our Grimsby animal hospital. This includes £1,250 paid in your first monthly salary and £1,250 upon successful completion of probation.

If you need visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we actively encourage you to apply. We are able to explore sponsorship for the right candidate, although we do not offer a relocation package.

We are recruiting on a rolling basis and will invite shortlisted candidates to interview as applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

More about the role

As a Veterinary Surgeon at Blue Cross, you will be exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases. This enables you to build clinical confidence quickly while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will work with our award-winning clinical guidelines, designed to support pragmatic, evidence-based decision making where patient welfare is always the priority. We maintain high clinical standards while encouraging a culture where learning is shared openly in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

We recognise the importance of wellbeing within the veterinary profession. Our hospitals have dedicated wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders who promote a culture of openness and support. As winners of the BVA Wellbeing Awards, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel safe, supported and valued.

The shift pattern is predominantly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, supporting a strong work life balance. You will also take part in the evening and weekend rota, which typically includes:

• approximately one evening per week for emergency calls and inpatient care only
• one weekend every six weeks, with time off in lieu provided

About the hospital

Our Grimsby hospital offers a high-quality clinical environment that goes beyond what is typically available in first opinion practice. Facilities include digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy within a purpose-built setting.

You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive team who are committed to sharing knowledge and helping you develop your clinical skills.

About you

With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you'll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

If you're looking to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience and make a real difference.

For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we offer a one-off £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance, £1,250 included in the first, monthly salary payment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation.
If you need visa sponsorship to work in the UK, please don’t hesitate to apply— we’re happy to explore sponsorship for the right person! We do however, not provide a relocation package.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.