Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon Location: Cambridgeshire (Whittlesford & Royston) Hours: 42 hours per week | 4-day week | 1 in 4 weekends (8:30am–7:00pm, daytime only) | Predictable rota with Friday off after working a weekend Practice: Village Vet Salary: Up to £65,000 (depending on experience) If you’re looking for a role where you can deliver high-quality clinical care, feel supported day-to-day, and still have the space to grow and develop your own way of working, this could be a great fit. Village Vet Whittlesford is a well-established, purpose-built practice with a strong clinical reputation, a loyal client base, and a caseload that allows you to work cases up properly while making full use of the facilities available. What sets this role apart is the focus on continually improving the day-to-day experience for the team. The leadership team are approachable, evidence-led, and genuinely committed to creating a connected, open culture where feedback is welcomed and decisions are made collaboratively. You’ll be primarily based in Whittlesford, supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with one day per week in Royston. That Royston day gives you something a little different, the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload, structure your day how you like, and build confidence in a sole charge setting, all while having the reassurance of full support and 24-hour hospital backup. Why join us? 4-day week with a consistent, predictable rota 1 in 4 weekends (daytime only) with time off the following Friday 70% consults / 30% surgery with 1–2 dedicated ops days per week One day per week sole charge at Royston, autonomy with full support Strong and varied caseload including dentistry, surgery and orthopaedics Advanced facilities including a Storz laparoscopic tower, imaging suite, and high-spec IM3 dental suite Experienced team including certificate holders across multiple disciplines Well-structured, organised practice that supports good clinical work Leadership team focused on openness, wellbeing, and continuous improvement Part of the wider Linnaeus network with excellent development opportunities The team and practice Village Vet Whittlesford is a modern, purpose-built practice, completed in 2012, designed to support high-quality clinical care alongside a genuinely positive working environment. The building is a real highlight: spacious, open, filled with natural light, and with high ceilings and large glass-fronted areas that create a calm, airy feel throughout. It’s a thoughtfully designed space that makes a noticeable difference to your day-to-day work. Located next to Whittlesford Parkway station, the practice is under 15 minutes from Cambridge, with easy access to London and Stansted Airport, while still maintaining a strong local, community focus. Clinically, the practice is exceptionally well equipped and offers a varied and rewarding caseload. Facilities include: Dedicated IM3 dental suite with a strong and consistent dental caseload Storz laparoscopic tower for minimally invasive procedures Digital imaging and on-site laboratory Two operating theatres and a central prep area Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards You’ll be working alongside a highly experienced team across the wider Village Vet group, including certificate holders in surgery, medicine, ECC and exotics, as well as long-standing team members with a wealth of experience. The client base supports a high standard of care, giving you the opportunity to work cases up properly and build strong client relationships. Alongside these strong clinical foundations, there is a clear focus on improving the day-to-day experience for the team, with protected lunch breaks, Fika and tea mornings, and a humble approach to listening, sharing feedback, and evolving together. One day per week will be spent in Royston, a well-connected market town on the Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire border. This smaller branch offers autonomy, the chance to take sole charge of your caseload, and the excitement of being part of a practice currently undergoing refurbishment. Full support from the wider team and our 24-hour Milton hospital ensures you’ll never feel on your own. What we’re looking for RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon Ideally 2–3 years’ experience in small animal practice Confident with routine consults and surgery Comfortable with sole charge working one day per week A strong interest in dentistry, or a desire to develop in this area A team player who values collaboration and communication Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive environment but is also happy to take initiative A vet who takes pride in delivering high standards of care Keen to continue learning and developing clinically Open to contributing ideas and being part of a team that is continuing to evolve Benefits 5 weeks holiday bank holidays Birthday Leave RCVS & VDS fees paid CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus Linnaeus CPD Programme (including certificate holder level CPD) Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme About Us Spinney Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Joanne in the recruitment team joanne.gray@linnaeusgroup.co.uk LI-CS1 LI-Onsite Salary Value: Up to £65,000 per annum; Salary Description: depending on experience;