Senior Veterinary Surgeon

J334064 Melton Mowbray East Midlands £65K / Year

Exciting Vet Opportunity in Melton Mowbray

Kickstart your veterinary career in Melton Mowbray with a competitive base salary of £65,000 - £80,000! Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this senior veterinary surgeon role is perfect for you.

Benefits Package 

- Salary: £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience 

- Holiday Allowance: 21 days 

- CPD: Generous support for training and development 

- Extras: Health insurance, pension contributions 

- Accommodation & Car: Potential assistance available 

- Other Benefits: Relocation package and potential partner buy-in 

Job Description: Vet Vacancy at Melton Vets 

Practice Overview: 

- Practice Name: Melton Vets 

- Practice Type: Independent, First Opinion, Small Animal 

- Ownership Structure: 2 Partners (Open to senior vet becoming a partner) 

- Location: Melton (Own train station, onsite parking) 

- Facilities: 4 consult rooms, 2 surgical theatres 

- Caseload: Small animal, including routine procedures (dentals, spays) and occasional guinea pigs 

Role Overview: 

- Position: Small Animal Vet 

- Experience Level: Ideally 5+ years (open to candidates with 3+ years) 

- Working Hours: 

  - Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 

  - Weekend on-call rota (1/5 weekends, Saturday/Sunday) 

  - 1 weekday on-call 

  - Flexible, open to 4 or 5-day working week 

- Out-of-Hours Rota: 1 night per week 

- Sole Charge: Yes, some sole charge required 

- Consult Times: 15 minutes 

- Day Structure: 

  - 1 dedicated ops day (4 ops) 

  - Remaining days focused on consultations 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Provide high-quality small animal care, including consultations and routine surgeries 

- Participate in weekend and night on-call rota 

- Opportunity to work with a varied caseload and occasional unusual cases (e.g., guinea pigs) 

- Collaborative team environment with 4 other vets, including a mentor (Giles and Charlotte) 

Skills & Experience Required: 

- 3+ years of small animal veterinary experience (5+ years preferred) 

- Strong surgical skills and experience with routine procedures 

- Comfortable with sole charge duties 

- Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally 

Training & Development: 

- CPD encouraged with flexible funding options 

- Opportunities to pursue certificates (e.g., in Ophthalmology, Surgery, etc.) 

- Investment in personal and professional growth 

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career with a dynamic and supportive team, click apply now!