First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon - Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary Benefits | CVS Group Are you looking for a fresh opportunity within a supportive hospital setting that offers both clinical variety, professional growth combined with a supportive management team? At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, we're looking for a full-time First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as we further develop and grow our first opinion service within a thriving multidisciplinary hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment where general practice, referral care, and out-of-hours services operate seamlessly under one roof. Why choose Dovecote? Dovecote is a RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital based in Castle Donington, with excellent transport links to Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester. We're proud to house: ✔ A dynamic first opinion team with a varied caseload ✔ A leading referral service, including internal medicine, orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and a flagship neurology and neurosurgery department ✔ A dedicated MiNight emergency and out-of-hours team ensuring continuity of care ✔ A large, highly skilled team of registered veterinary nurses and support staff, working across all departments to deliver outstanding patient care You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative, friendly team where knowledge-sharing and patient-focused care are at the heart of everything we do. What's in it for you? - A competitive salary based on experience - Full-time hours with a balanced rota and limited weekend commitments (4hour shift on 1in 3 Saturdays ) no night work with an inhouse dedicated team - Supportive clinical leadership and development opportunities - Generous CPD allowance, including funding for certificates - CVS employee benefits, including: - Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity pay - Company Share Save scheme - Staff discount across CVS practices - HealthShield cash plan - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Whether you're looking to take the next step in your first opinion career or bring your experience to help shape a growing service, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to apply? Click Apply Now and become part of our journey at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital.