Veterinary Surgeon – Leicester

Join a forward-thinking, Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital in the heart of Leicester, where you’ll have access to advanced facilities, specialist colleagues, and the flexibility to tailor your role around your strengths and interests.

The Role

• Position: Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Leicester

• Hours: 40 hours per week 

• Rota: 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am–2pm) | 1 in 15 Sundays (8am–7pm, paid extra)

• OOH: None – dedicated night team in place

• Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Relocation Package

• Type: Permanent | Full-time or Part-time (flexible working options available)

You’ll work alongside a highly skilled team, including certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and emergency critical care. Whether your passion lies in surgery, medicine, or inpatient care – we can support your clinical interests and professional growth.

About You

They're looking for a confident vet with at least 1 years of GP experience who enjoys working within a collaborative, supportive hospital setting. You should be comfortable with routine procedures and confident managing a varied small animal caseload.

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• A team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on high-quality patient care

Why Apply?

They offer a progressive, well-equipped environment with genuine opportunities for development:

• Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital with in-house CT, video endoscopy, dental suites with X-ray, and advanced surgical kit (TPLO, TTA, ASIF, arthroscopy)

• Work alongside certificate holders in multiple disciplines

• Cat-Friendly Gold Status hospital

• Dedicated 24-hour nursing and vet teams – no night work required

• Support for certificate study and professional development

• Active wellbeing culture with monthly events, mental health support, stress management resources, and personalised rotas to promote balance

The Team

You’ll join a large, multi-disciplinary team that values communication, knowledge sharing, and professional development. Monthly clinical meetings encourage collaboration, and every member of the team plays a key role in delivering outstanding care.

Leicester itself offers the best of both worlds — excellent transport links, top schools, and easy access to the countryside, with the culture and amenities of a vibrant city.

Benefits

• Up to £70,000 DOE + Relocation Package

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• Life assurance & pension contribution scheme

• Enhanced family leave & sickness pay
   

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers
📞 01392 793 153 |  ✉️ angel.mason@gvcvets.com