Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital | 12-Month FTC

Salary: £62,000–£65,000 DOE | Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term | Hours: Full Time

Looking for a hospital-based Veterinary Surgeon role with a varied caseload and excellent clinical support? This could be a fantastic opportunity to join a busy small animal hospital within a well-established veterinary group.

The Role

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Full-time – averaging 40 hours per week
• £62,000–£65,000 DOE
• Mix of day shifts 7:30am–5:30pm and twilight shifts 4pm–midnight
• Weekend rota with time off in lieu
• Primarily hospital-based, caring for inpatients
• Some sole charge required, so previous experience is essential
• Varied caseload with excellent opportunities for clinical development

The Hospital

You'll be joining a Tier 3 hospital with an in-house referral team and dedicated out-of-hours service, supported by excellent facilities including:

• CT scanner
• Doppler echocardiography
• Endoscopy
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• Dental radiography
• Laparoscopy and electrocautery
• Advanced anaesthesia equipment

What's on Offer

• 5 weeks' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Funded and encouraged CPD
• RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA fees paid
• VDS cover
• Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Buy & Sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee pet discount
• Workplace pension
• Employee recognition and long-service awards

This would suit an experienced Small Animal Vet who is confident with occasional sole charge and enjoys working within a supportive hospital environment.

📞 Perry Ward: 01392 401 078
📧 perry.ward@gvcvets.com

25.08.2026 – PW
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Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital | 12-Month FTC

Salary: £62,000–£65,000 DOE | Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term | Hours: Full Time

Looking for a hospital-based Veterinary Surgeon role with a varied caseload and excellent clinical support? This could be a fantastic opportunity to join a busy small animal hospital within a well-established veterinary group.

The Role

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Full-time – averaging 40 hours per week
• £62,000–£65,000 DOE
• Mix of day shifts 7:30am–5:30pm and twilight shifts 4pm–midnight
• Weekend rota with time off in lieu
• Primarily hospital-based, caring for inpatients
• Some sole charge required, so previous experience is essential
• Varied caseload with excellent opportunities for clinical development

The Hospital

You'll be joining a Tier 3 hospital with an in-house referral team and dedicated out-of-hours service, supported by excellent facilities including:

• CT scanner
• Doppler echocardiography
• Endoscopy
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• Dental radiography
• Laparoscopy and electrocautery
• Advanced anaesthesia equipment

What's on Offer

• 5 weeks' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Funded and encouraged CPD
• RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA fees paid
• VDS cover
• Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Buy & Sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee pet discount
• Workplace pension
• Employee recognition and long-service awards

This would suit an experienced Small Animal Vet who is confident with occasional sole charge and enjoys working within a supportive hospital environment.

📞 Perry Ward: 01392 401 078
📧 perry.ward@gvcvets.com