Veterinary Surgeon (Hospital)

Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, RCVS-accredited Tier 3 hospital in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their 17-strong team. You will work during weekdays with no out-of-hours shifts, providing a mix of care that aligns with your interests, alongside a supportive environment for continuing education.

Benefits

Salary up to £60K+ DOE

6.6 weeks’ holiday (incl. bank hols)

£1,750 CPD budget + certificate funding

Paid RCVS, VDS & one other

Generous staff discounts + Health Shield

Pension, sick pay, enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Full accreditation by RCVS is preferred.
• Medical bias welcomed with certificate support available.

Responsibilities

• Consulting, inpatient care, diagnostics and procedures tailored to interests.
• Participate in complex surgeries and advanced diagnostics.

Skills

Surgery

Internal Medicine

Ophthalmology

Anaesthesia

Dermatology

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Looking for a step up from routine GP work – but not quite ready for full-on referral life?

This could be your sweet spot.

We're working with a well-established, RCVS-accredited Tier 3 hospital on the Nottinghamshire border that's uniquely positioned between first opinion and referral – and they're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their 17-strong vet team.

You’ll work alongside colleagues with certificates in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, and Dermatology, with complex surgeries and advanced diagnostics part of daily life. Think TPLOs, BOAS, liver resections, rhinoscopy, imaging, and more – all under one roof, with a CT scanner already in the pipeline for 2026.

The role:

• Full-time ideally, but part-time considered

• Daytime only – no out-of-hours

• Medical bias welcomed, with certificate support available

• Shared weekend rota

• Mix of consulting, inpatient care, diagnostics and procedures – tailored to your interests

What’s in it for you:

• Salary up to £60K+ DOE

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday (incl. bank hols)

• £1,750 CPD budget + certificate funding

• Paid RCVS, VDS & one other

• Generous staff discounts + Health Shield

• Pension, sick pay, enhanced parental leave

• & more

Location: You'll have easy access to Nottingham, Derby, East Midlands Airport and the M1 (J24/25). Great for commuting or relocating with options for countryside, city, or both.

Get in touch today to avoid missing out on the chance to join this fantastic team.
Email Sophie at [e-mail] to find out more.