Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

We’re looking for a dedicated and well-rounded GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team.

As a first-opinion small animal practice, we take pride in delivering excellent patient care while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Our team consists of 3 Vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 Kennel Assistant, 4 Receptionists, and a RVN Practice Manager. We are an RCVS-accredited Practice, situated within Pets at Home at Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre (LE4 1DE).

Why Join Us?
We are committed to building a passionate, patient-focused team that works together to provide a wide range of medical and surgical services. You’ll be part of a welcoming environment where teamwork is at the heart of what we do. Our experienced vets and JVPs are always available for case discussions and support – you’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

The Role:

• No OOHs the diary is a mixture of consults and operating time 
• Consultations -Routine 15-minute appointments, with extended slots for complex cases and euthanasia.
• Surgical Procedures-Routine neutering, lumpectomies, dentals, and more advanced surgeries such as, splenectomies, and foreign body removals (depending on your experience and interest).
• In-Patient Management - Providing excellent care for hospitalised pets, supported by our skilled nursing team.

You’ll have spacious consult rooms, Our nursing and reception team are highly skilled at triaging calls, ensuring an efficient workflow and smooth patient experience.

Our Facilities & Equipment:
We’re proud to offer modern facilities and are continuously investing in new equipment. Our current setup includes:

• In-house Idexx analysers (haematology, biochemistry, and SNAP test machines)
• Microscope 
• Diathermy unit (with monopolar & bipolar capabilities)
• Digital xrays 
• Handheld dental X-ray
• A range of surgical kits
• Brand new ultrasound machine 

What We Offer:

• Salary: £38,000 -£65,000 (dependent on experience and rota)
• Holiday: 224 hours per year (increasing to 264 hours after 2 years)
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• CPD allowance (funding and allocated days)
• Opportunities to expand surgical skills & special interests
• Pension scheme & colleague discounts (within the practice and Pets at Home)
• A supportive and appreciative culture we value job satisfaction over pizza lunches (but we do those too!)
• Interested?

Let’s Talk!

We’d love to chat with you about this role and welcome you to visit the practice to meet our team.

Call us on 0116 2351034 to speak with the Practice Manager or one of our vets.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: LE4 1DE

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!