Veterinary Surgeon - Shrewsbury

Purosearch; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Shrewsbury seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to deliver exceptional patient care in a full-time role. The position offers a salary up to £70,000, a supportive work environment, and excellent work-life balance with 40 hours per week. Join a collaborative team and benefit from extensive CPD opportunities, private medical insurance, and more. If you are RCVS registered and passionate about veterinary care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life assurance at 3x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave

Clinical CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Certificate of Sponsorship available

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Passionate about exceptional patient and client care.
• Ability to support nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient and client care.
• Work alongside a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership.

Skills

Exceptional patient care

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound scanner

Endoscopy

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – First Opinion / Referral (or Both!)

Shrewsbury | RCVS Accredited 24‑Hour Small Animal Hospital

• Flexible clinical focus – role can be tailored to first opinion work, referral work, or a combination of both, including consulting‑only or referral‑only options
• Exceptional facilities and caseload – an RCVS accredited 24‑hour hospital with advanced imaging, endoscopy, in‑house laboratory diagnostics, and a varied first opinion and referral caseload
• Strong team support – work alongside an experienced veterinary team and highly skilled nurses, many holding or undertaking advanced clinical certificates
• Excellent work‑life balance – 40 hours over 4 days, a 1 in 6 weekend rota, and minimal Bank Holiday commitments
• Outstanding package and development opportunities – salary up to £70,000, funded certificates, generous CPD, comprehensive benefits, and visa/relocation support available

The Role

This is a full‑time position, working 40 hours per week over four days, with a 1 in 6 weekend rota. Bank Holiday cover is shared across the wider regional and hospital teams and typically equates to one shift or fewer per year – supporting a strong work‑life balance.

Key Benefits

• Excellent salary up to £70,000 per year
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan (including dental, physio and optical) plus 24/7 Private GP access
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• An additional paid ‘Day for You’ to use however you wish
• Clinical CPD allowance of £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical options linked to length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts
• Certificate of Sponsorship (Tier 2/Skilled Worker Visa) and relocation support available

Facilities

• CT scanner and visiting MRI
• Rigid and flexible endoscopy
• 2022 ultrasound scanner
• Digital and dental radiography
• Multiparameter GA monitoring, electrocautery, tonometry and hydrotherapy
• Comprehensive in‑house laboratory (biochemistry, haematology, clotting times, blood gases and lactate)
• In‑house microscopy and Imagyst, providing rapid access to specialist cytology and faecal analysis within the hour

About You

The ideal candidate will be an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care. They will thrive in a collaborative team environment, demonstrate clinical leadership, and support nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures – recognising the value these bring to both clinical standards and practice efficiency.

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

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