Veterinary Surgeon – Primary Care

About the Role

You’ll be joining Eastcott Veterinary Hospital as a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, working a comfortable 4-day week (40 hours) with a 1 in 8 weekend rota and 2 days in lieu the following week. Minimal on-call shifts are required as the hospital has a dedicated ECC team on site.

This is a permanent full-time role (open to part-time applicants) based primarily at the main hospital in Swindon, with rotations through consulting-only branch locations. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of 13 vets in a multi-disciplinary environment that values collaboration and clinical development. Beyond clinical work, you’ll have scope to get involved with mentoring recent graduates, joining the Green Team, or helping organise social events.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver primary care services including routine consultations, surgery, and medicine for small animals
• Contribute to a collaborative 13-vet team with strong case discussion culture
• Support the hospital’s 24-hour emergency and routine care operations
• Rotate through consulting-only branch locations alongside main hospital shifts
• Maintain confident, evidence-based practice across all general practice areas
• Engage with continuing professional development and clinical mentoring opportunities

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Confident across all GP areas including surgery and medicine
• Excellent communication skills and strong team ethos
• Can-do attitude, determination, and positivity
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus £2,000 welcome bonus (direct applications)
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD
• Relocation support available

About the Practice

Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. The hospital is a multi-disciplinary centre equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a CT scanner, ultrasound and X-ray suites, extensive operating theatres, dentistry suite, and well-equipped laboratory. Specialist departments include Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Surgery, ECC, and Neurology, alongside routine primary care services.

Linnaeus is built on two core principles: a commitment to excellence in everything and the purpose to create ‘A Better World for Pets’. The group prioritises the wellbeing of its 6000+ associates through accessible mental and physical health support, global development opportunities, and a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work.