Veterinary Surgeon | Full-Time or Part-Time | 4-Day Week

GVC is assisting a tier 3 veterinary hospital in recruiting a confident Veterinary Surgeon. The hospital is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, various scopes, dental radiography, CO₂ laser, laparoscopic equipment, a 64-slice CT scanner, and a 1.5T MRI scanner. The location offers excellent transport links and access to both urban centres and nearby countryside.

The Role

The successful candidate will spend approximately 50% of their time on sole charge branch work, with the option to focus exclusively on branch work with the hospital providing backup. Collaboration with the referral side of the practice ensures a varied and stimulating caseload.

• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered for the right applicant)

• Work pattern: 4-day week

• Weekend rota: 1:8 Saturday and Sunday, or two Saturdays and one Sunday in 8 weeks

• OOH contribution: Some holiday and sickness cover required

The ideal candidate will enjoy consulting, performing neutering's and small surgical procedures, and working alongside a team of experienced vets, including certificate holders and those studying towards certificates in medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. The practice encourages individual progression and professional development.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000–£60,000, dependent on experience

• 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday, including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum, with one week for CPD attendance

• Health Shield contributions for health and wellbeing treatments

• RCVS membership and two additional subscriptions paid

• VDS cover

• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy)

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Company sick pay

• CPD and training support

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon seeking a varied role with clinical autonomy, strong team support, and access to advanced facilities.

Apply now or contact Stephanie for more details – stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com or 01392 793069