Veterinary Surgeon – Melton Mowbray Join a proudly independent and expanding small animal practice in Leicester, offering a friendly and supportive team environment with no egos—just passionate professionals working together Enjoy working in a purpose-built, modern facility featuring a cat friendly waiting area, dedicated operating theatre, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and separate dog and cat wards for optimal patient care Benefit from an excellent salary of up to £80,000 DOE, alongside a generous benefits package and even the potential opportunity for future partnership Be part of a practice that values continuity of care by providing its own out-of-hours service, while ensuring a great work-life balance with understanding clients and a manageable on-call rota An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a proudly independent small animal practice in Leicester. Due to expansion, this friendly and dedicated team is looking for a passionate vet to become part of their close-knit family! Nestled in a quintessential English market town renowned for its fine food and drink, this practice offers the perfect blend of professional fulfilment and an enviable work-life balance. Having had the unique opportunity to design and build their own facilities, the practice is equipped to the highest standards. With a cat friendly waiting area, separate dog and cat wards featuring comfortable hospitalisation facilities, a spacious prep area leading to a dedicated operating theatre, a modern diagnostic suite with digital radiography and ultrasound, and a separate dental suite, they ensure that patients receive the best possible care. The ideal candidate would be an experienced vet who is keen to support their new graduate and thrives in an independent practice setting. For those with long-term aspirations, there is even the potential to become a partner in the future. The team consists of four vets and a group of highly experienced nurses, fostering a genuinely friendly and collaborative atmosphere. There are no egos here—just a team of dedicated professionals working together to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. This practice takes pride in providing their own out-of-hours care, believing in being there for clients when they need them the most. However, they also recognise the importance of work-life balance, and their clients are incredibly understanding, ensuring that on-call duties are far from overwhelming. Leicester itself offers a fantastic quality of life, with its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and excellent transport links, making it an ideal location for professionals seeking both career satisfaction and a great place to call home! The Rota 4 day week, 8:30am - 5:30pm 1:5 weeknights 1:4 weekends Open to part time applicants Benefits: 28 days annual leave including bank holidays Salary up to £80,000 DOE Potential opportunity for future partnership Generous CPD allowance Private healthcare RCVS VDS fees covered Certificate support Employee discounts Webinar membership Plus much more! For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on or email To view all our vacancies, please visit 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 - JOB-26910