Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Haygate Veterinary Centre in Wellington, Telford, within a first opinion small animal setting. The position is permanent and full-time, with 40 hours worked over 4 days, plus 1 in 5 Saturdays. Part-time applications are also being considered.

The role is primarily based at the Wellington branch, with some shifts across nearby Haygate practices. It will suit an experienced vet who enjoys a varied medical and surgical caseload, works confidently with a degree of clinical autonomy, and is happy to support colleagues as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a varied medical and surgical caseload in a first opinion small animal practice
• Work primarily from the Wellington branch and cover some shifts across nearby Haygate practices
• Provide outstanding patient and client care
• Make independent clinical decisions when required
• Support and mentor colleagues within the wider team
• Work collaboratively to help maintain clinical standards across the practice

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon
• Confidence managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Comfort working independently and making clinical decisions
• A supportive team approach
• Interest in developing clinical skills and knowledge
• Willingness to mentor colleagues

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance
• BSAVA library access and 450 plus courses
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy or sell
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

About the Practice

Haygate Veterinary Centre is described as a busy, well-established small animal practice with a friendly team of vets, nurses, VCAs and receptionists. It is also a training practice, with support for career development and further learning.

The practice has modern facilities including a CT scanner, laparoscopic equipment, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, multiparameter monitoring and dedicated nurse consult rooms, wards and theatres. It is located in Wellington, a market town in Shropshire, with access to Telford, Shrewsbury and the surrounding countryside.