Job title – Veterinary Surgeon
Location – Melton, Leicestershire
Hours – Full-time working 4-day week, 1:9 weekends (Melton) (Fri-Sat-Sun), Sat morning surgery, followed by on call. Monday off and half a day. 1:10 weekends (Rutland).
Practice – Rutland Veterinary & Melton Veterinary Practice
Salary – £62,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Are you an experienced vet with a passion for medicine looking to take the next step?
Join our forward-thinking practice where your clinical skills and commitment to patient care won't just be valued but also celebrated!
We’re a warm and welcoming practice s eeking a team player to become an integral part of our close-knit team!
Why join us?
* Whether you prefer consults only or getting hands-on with complex cases, we offer the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths and interests and look to discuss and tailor the role to you.
* Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team comprised of 9 vets with a range of experience, including postgraduate certificates, who value collaboration and mentorship.
* To provide personalised medical treatment and diagnostics for our patients, who can work up cases to help develop and grow our practice.
* The opportunity to mentor and support our new graduates.
* Work with the latest diagnostic tools and a highly skilled nursing team to help deliver the best care possible.
* We make sure we stay connected with regular socials, from team nights out to Bingo nights!
The team
Rutland Veterinary Centre is a supportive and community driven first opinion practice based in Uppingham, Leicestershire. We have a diverse and varied caseload, and our facilities are fully equipped to handle the services we provide. Our practice includes 24h out of hours service and pet diagnostic imaging.
Rutland Veterinary Centre are part of the community, In the last year we have been fortunate enough to attend a number of events including The Rutland Show and Rutland Pet Festival including more. We also pride ourselves on working and supporting with local charities these include Cats Protection, Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue, Neville’s Nest Guinea Pig Rescue and Leicester Animal Rescue.
What we’re looking for
* A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment but can remain calm and collected under pressure.
* Clinical decision-making abilities, whether you're managing consults or jumping into hands-on cases.
* Someone who would enjoy guiding and developing our new graduates, helping them grow with confidence.
* A laid-back, approachable personality that fits within a collaborative, supportive team.
What we offer
* 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
* Relocation support
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Life assurance
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Enhanced equal family leave
* Extensive internal and funded external CPD
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an experienced team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch with Vicky Tanday vicky.tanday@linnaeusgroup.co.uk