Veterinary Surgeon (Part Time) - Burton on Trent

purovets; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon offering a flexible 30-hour work week. The role includes excellent professional development opportunities, a generous salary up to £60,000 FTE, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal for those looking for a supportive work environment while maintaining work-life balance. The practice is fully refurbished and equipped with advanced facilities, focusing on high clinical standards and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance at 3x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave

Paid ‘Day for You’

CPD allowance

Funded certificate opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS.
• Experience providing exceptional patient and client care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Provide clinical leadership and foster a positive clinical culture.
• Support nurse consults and improve practice efficiency.

Skills

RCVS registered

Exceptional patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Positive clinical culture

Coaching and mentoring skills

Job description

Part‑Time Veterinary Surgeon

Burton upon Trent | 30 hours per week

• Flexible 30-hour work week – ideal for work-life balance
• Modern, fully refurbished practice (2024) with advanced facilities including ultrasound, X-ray, and Cat Friendly Clinics
• Generous salary up to £60,000 FTE with excellent professional development opportunities, including CPD allowance and funded certificates
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, extra leave, and visa/relocation support

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part‑Time Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive, and forward‑thinking veterinary practice in Burton upon Trent.

The practice was fully refurbished in 2024, offering a modern, welcoming environment designed to support both excellent clinical care and colleague wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely alongside an experienced Branch Partner with a strong interest in ultrasound and cardiology, providing a fantastic opportunity for learning, development, and career progression.

This role offers genuine flexibility, with a 30‑hour working week, making it ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to balance professional fulfilment with life outside of work.

Conveniently located near the A38, the practice is just 20 minutes from Derby city centre and under 45 minutes from Nottingham and Birmingham, making it easily accessible for commuters.

The practice is RCVS accredited and offers a broad range of services, including ultrasound, X-ray facilities, and Cat Friendly Clinics, ensuring high clinical standards and a progressive approach to patient care.

Key Benefits

• Generous salary up to £60,000 FTE
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan (including dental, physio, and optical cover) with 24/7 private GP access
• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
• 24-hour counselling service (phone or in‑person support)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• An additional ‘Day for You’ – a paid day off to use however you choose
• Clinical CPD allowance of £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid CPD leave
• Access to internal CPD programmes and Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical options based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount
• Visa sponsorship (Tier 2/Skilled Worker) and relocation support available

Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered
• Confident in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Experienced in working effectively within a collaborative team
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership and a progressive mindset
• Passionate about developing a positive clinical culture
• Supportive of nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures, recognising their impact on efficiency and performance
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and influencing, bringing out the best in colleagues

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a flexible, well‑supported position within a modern, progressive practice where professional development and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-55154