An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover equal family leave within the surgical team at Cave Veterinary Specialists. The applicant would preferably be a European or American board certified (ECVS/ACVS) surgeon, we will also consider candidates who have completed an ECVS/ACVS accredited residency. This role will require the candidate to : Provide clinical services as a specialist consultant in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery cases Work with the surgery team for the development of the services Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good interdepartmental relationships Demonstrate professional standards that will advance patient care Contribute equally with colleagues to an emergency out of hours rota on no more than a 1:4 share Benefits 5 weeks holiday bank holidays Birthday Leave (Pro-rated) VDS fees paid Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme About us At Cave Veterinary Specialists, our top priority is to provide outstanding specialist care for small animals. We are a referral veterinary hospital located in Wellington, Somerset, treating pets across the Southwest. Our team of highly experienced Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs work with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment, including CT, MRI, digital and dental X-rays, ultrasound, and fully equipped theatres, enabling us to treat the most complex and challenging cases. We pride ourselves on a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) at Sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk