Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Scarsdale Veterinary Group, Stapenhill; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary practice in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role offers clinical freedom, flexible working patterns, and relocation support up to £5000. The ideal candidate will have a veterinary degree and experience in small animal practice. Join a supportive team that values professional development and well-being.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance (£1250)

Company pension

Colleague benefits including retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine and RCVS registration required.
• Clinical experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Interest in continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary surgeries and medical procedures.
• Manage a varied caseload in a supportive environment.
• Participate in shared weekend rota with time off in lieu.

Skills

Surgical skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

CT scanner

MRI

Advanced Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Digital X-ray

Job description

Overview

Here at Scarsdale Vets, we’re on the look out for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team on a permanent basis. This role would be split between our Stapenhill & Hilton practices. If you are looking to specialise, we can provide that opportunity, whether you would like to study for a certificate or offer specialist services or treatments. We have varied surgical and medical caseloads where you will have clinical freedom to follow your own cases with regular opportunities for operating. We’re offering relocation support of up to £5000, as well as a welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata).

A typical full time role would involve working 38 hours per week over a 4 day week, along with our shared weekend rota. You’ll receive time back in lieu for all weekend work.

Rota and flexibility

Rota patterns that work for you. We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle and interests. Whether looking to balance home and work life or around the school timetable we can offer flexibility that works for you. It’s essential that you enjoy what you do so we will work with you to create a role that suits your interest and skill set.

• A typical full-time role: 38 hours per week over 4 days, plus shared weekend rota
• Time back in lieu for weekend work

About us

We are a multisite practice situated in the Midlands. In addition to our main RCVS Tier 3 accredited hospital we have 8 practice sites - all our sites are accredited by the RCVS under the Practice Standards Scheme. We have a talented and enthusiastic team of Veterinary Surgeons, as well as our roster of New Grad Vets that are supported by an exceptional team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and Client Care Advisors.

Many of our team, both vets and nurses, are certificate holders including Medicine, Surgery, ECC, Ophthalmology and Imaging and we actively encourage and support Certificate study. Our main hospital at Derby is well equipped with a CT scanner, MRI, Advanced Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital X-ray, Dental radiography, and multiple surgical suites, as well as an onsite hydrotherapy & rehabilitation centre and benefits from a multi-disciplinary specialist led referral service.

Living and working

A great place to live and work. Centrally located with good transport links. Proximity to Peak District National Park for outdoor activities and Derby cultural venues.

Development and support

Helping you to achieve. We are committed to our team members’ career development and provide opportunities and support to achieve goals, including access to a UK network of learning resources, weekly clinical clubs, monthly journal clubs and CPD evenings led by the referral team.

Because our people matter. We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave; birthday holiday entitlement
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced family-friendly policies; colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Development: CPD allowance (£1250) with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support; IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon access; funding opportunities
• Professional memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Colleague benefits: Company pension; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits; retailer discounts; discounted pet care

Compensation: Up to £55,000 DOE (pro rata).