Exotics Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll join 608 Vet Practice as an Exotics Veterinary Surgeon in a role built for specialists in exotic animal medicine. This is a permanent position with flexibility: work full-time or part-time on a 4-day working week with a fixed rota and no night shifts. The practice’s strong exotics caseload currently accounts for approximately 50% of the role, with clear scope to increase this in collaboration with management.

Based at 608 Veterinary Centre in Solihull, West Midlands, you’ll be part of a well-established, highly regarded team that places genuine emphasis on compassionate care. The practice operates a 24-hour emergency hospital, which means your exotics cases benefit from continuity of care supported by a dedicated night team, extensive in-house diagnostics, and specialist surgical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard care to an expanding exotics caseload, including reptiles, small mammals, and birds
• Perform a diverse range of procedures: routine consultations, diagnostics, surgical interventions (including orthopaedic and exploratory work), and hospitalisation of exotic species
• Participate in monthly visits to manage the local college’s animal department
• Collaborate with 16 vets and 30 nurses in a structured clinical team, including colleagues with exotics interests for case discussion and knowledge-sharing
• Contribute to clinical meetings and support the practice’s commitment to continuous professional development
• Maintain clinical protocols and excellent client communication standards

Requirements

• Registered as a Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS
• Either hold, or be actively working towards, an Exotics certificate
• Alternatively, demonstrated extensive experience managing exotics cases within a small animal practice setting
• Commitment to high standards of care and excellent patient service delivery
• Strong communication skills to maintain clinical protocols consistently

Benefits

• Time Off: 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional Support: RCVS and VDS fees paid; extensive internal and funded external CPD opportunities
• Wellbeing & Security: Employer-contribution pension scheme, life assurance, enhanced equal family leave
• Additional Perks: E-car salary sacrifice scheme

About the Practice

608 Vet Practice is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. The practice is well-established and highly regarded across the region. The team consists of 16 vets (including a Clinical Director and two Head Vets), 30 nurses (supported by a Clinical Nursing Manager), and 10 administrative associates, plus a Practice Manager. Six vets are currently undertaking further qualifications in surgery, internal medicine, and exotics, reflecting the practice’s commitment to continuous learning.

The 24-hour emergency hospital is fully equipped for a broad range of procedures: routine neutering, exploratory laparotomies, orthopaedic surgery, and specialist exotics care. The in-house laboratory offers extensive diagnostic capabilities including cortisol testing, bile acids, blood gases, ionised calcium, culture, and sensitivity testing. The management structure actively enables career progression across multiple pathways, and the team is welcoming, supportive, and dedicated to delivering compassionate care.