Veterinary Surgeon

Location Leicester
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000
Contact name: Nicola Graham

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 980
Published: about 2 months ago
Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Leicester (Multiple Sites)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Part-Time and Flexible Working Options Available)
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4-5 days
Rota: 1:4 Saturdays (8:30 am-2:00 pm) and 1:15 Sundays (8:00 am-7:00 pm, paid extra)
Nights: No night shifts – covered by a dedicated night team

Are you a friendly and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon looking to advance your career in a supportive and modern hospital environment? We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Practice Veterinary Surgeon to join a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital in Leicester. This role is ideal for someone confident in consultations and routine surgery, who thrives on providing high-quality primary care.

About the Role

  • Variety of Caseload: Enjoy a balanced role of consultations and surgical procedures within a thriving day team.
  • Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced colleagues, including certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and ECC.
  • Professional Development: Certificate studies are supported, and regular clinical meetings allow for knowledge-sharing.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access modern equipment including CT, dental X-ray suites, video endoscopy, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology tools.
  • Flexible Options: Full-time, part-time, and flexible working patterns available to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Well-Being Focus

Employee well-being is a priority, with initiatives such as:
  • Personalised Rotas for a better work-life balance
  • Mental Health Support: Access to counselling services and stress management resources
  • Monthly Well-Being Events and Workshops
  • Endometriosis-Friendly Employer status in progress

Benefits Package

  • Holidays: 5 weeks plus bank holidays, and birthday leave
  • Relocation Support and welcome bonus
  • RCVS and VDS Fees Paid
  • Generous CPD: External CPD funded, plus extensive online CPD programs
  • Career Development: Clear progression pathways
  • Staff Discounts and perks
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Sickness Pay and family leave
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • E-car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Wellness Programs: Including flu jabs and eyecare vouchers
  • Referral Bonuses for recruitment recommendations

About the Practice

This well-established group of practices boasts over 100 years of history and is fully RCVS-accredited, offering primary care and mid-tier referral services. With multiple sites, each practice operates independently while sharing best practices and resources as a cohesive team.
Submit your application today via Apply or send your CV to nicola@lloydandcowan.com

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