Veterinary Surgeon - hospital based

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Location: Leicester. Job Type: Permanent, full-time and part-time applications welcomed (flexible working patterns can be discussed). Hours: 40 hours over an optional 4-5 days with a 1:4 Saturday rota (8.30am-2pm) and 1:15 Sunday (8am-7pm paid extra). No nights, thanks to a dedicated night team. Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

An exceptional role awaits at this Tier 3 RCVS-accredited Hospital in Leicester. This position is perfect for those passionate about both consulting and operating, with the flexibility to focus on inpatient care or surgery if preferred. The hospital is located in the vibrant city of Leicester, offering excellent travel links, top-tier schools, and stunning countryside. Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands, is rich in history and provides a plethora of activities, whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or the dynamic city life.

This role is based entirely at the Hospital, ensuring continuity and stability. You will work alongside certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and emergency critical care. The hospital boasts dedicated 24-hour nursing and vet teams, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Their state-of-the-art facilities include in-house CT, dental suites equipped with dental X-ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment. The team are proud to have Cat-Friendly Status across their practices and a Gold award for the hospital. The team thrives on collaboration, with regular clinical case discussions and monthly team meetings. They support certificate studies for their associates, encouraging you to pursue your interests. They prioritise the physical and mental health of their staff through wellness programs, personalised rotas, mental health support, and monthly well-being events. They are also working towards becoming an endometriosis-friendly employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care with emphasis on both consulting and operating, with flexibility to focus on inpatient care or surgery if preferred.
• Work at a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital alongside specialists in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and emergency critical care.
• Collaborate with 24-hour nursing and vet teams to ensure high standards of care and work-life balance.
• Utilise in-house facilities (CT, dental suites with X-ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, advanced ophthalmology equipment) in clinical work.
• Participate in regular clinical case discussions and monthly team meetings; pursue certificate studies for professional development.
• Engage in wellness programs and well-being events; contribute to a positive practice environment.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration and a minimum of 2 years general practice experience.
• Proficiency in routine neutering (cats and dogs of all sizes) without support, including FLANK cat spays.
• Ability to perform abdominal ultrasound, TFAST, and AFAST imaging independently.
• Competence in exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, gastrotomy, and enterotomy without support.
• Confidence with routine consults in 15 minutes and routine dental cases.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Join and be a part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and prioritises your well-being.

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