Veterinary Surgeon – Shrewsbury Salary up to £70,000 | 4-Day Week | 24-Hour Small Animal Hospital Work in a state-of-the-art 24-hour small animal hospital with exposure to complex medical cases, surgery, orthopaedics, and ECC Excellent work–life balance with a 4-day week, only 2 in 9 weekends, and shared bank holidays Strong clinical support and development alongside certificate holders, with CPD and certificate funding encouraged Modern facilities and varied caseload, including multiple theatres, dental suite, and separate dog and cat wards Attractive salary and benefits package up to £70,000, including private healthcare, visa sponsorship, paid fees, and enhanced family leave An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive 24-hour veterinary hospital in Shrewsbury. This an excellent opportunity to work within a diverse, well-supported clinical environment while continuing to develop your skills. The Role: This Veterinary Surgeon position offers exposure to a wide-ranging caseload, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, emergency and critical care, and complex medical cases. The hospital operates with dedicated teams managing both incoming cases and inpatients, allowing vets to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced and collaborative clinical team, including certificate holders in surgery, within a culture that actively promotes learning, development, and shared decision-making. The Practice: A state-of-the-art, 24-hour veterinary hospital featuring: Two fully equipped theatre suites (including one for advanced procedures) A dedicated dental suite Separate dog and cat wards, supporting feline-friendly practice Five modern consulting rooms A varied and stimulating caseload There is no traditional hierarchy; the team operates within a supportive, inclusive culture where every contribution is valued and clinical excellence is a shared goal. The rota: 4-day week Only 2 in 9 weekends Shared bank holiday rota Salary & Benefits: Salary up to £70,000 (DOE) 6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays Visa sponsorship available CPD allowance and certificate funding available Private healthcare 52-week sickness benefit Free Employee Assistance Programme (after qualifying period) Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Contributory pension scheme RCVS and VDS fees paid Access to counselling support (mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months) Cycle to Work scheme E-Car scheme Staff discounts Refer-a-Friend bonus Ideal Candidate: RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon Confident working in a small animal hospital environment Passionate about delivering high-quality, accessible veterinary care Keen to develop clinically within a supportive, forward-thinking team This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon based close to Shrewsbury seeking clinical variety, genuine work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community. For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on or email To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply. Ref no: JOB-56798