About the Role
This fixed term Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Lawrence Veterinary Centre in Eastwood and offers a varied small animal caseload. The work combines consultations and surgery, with routine procedures including staged dentistry alongside broader clinical exposure.
You will also see advanced cardiac workups and a wider range of more complex surgical cases, supported by a peripatetic surgeon who attends monthly to carry out orthopaedics and more advanced soft tissue surgery. The rota is 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with weekday shifts between 8.00am and 7.00pm and 2 in 9 Saturday mornings from 9.00am to 1.00pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied small animal caseload across consultations and surgery.
- Carry out routine procedures, including staged dentistry.
- Contribute to advanced cardiac workups.
- Support the delivery of more advanced surgical cases, including orthopaedics and complex soft tissue work when the peripatetic surgeon is attending.
- Help drive high clinical standards and ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Requirements
- A Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
- Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.
Benefits
- Up to £65,000 salary, depending on experience.
- 12 month fixed term contract.
- 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.
- Weekday shifts between 8.00am and 7.00pm.
- 2 in 9 Saturday mornings, 9.00am to 1.00pm.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
- Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, eligibility applies.
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced cost veterinary care for your own pets.
About the Practice
Lawrence Veterinary Centre underwent a full refurbishment a few years ago, and the practice also includes a dedicated cat only clinic on the same site. The cat clinic has its own waiting room, prep and theatre, and is equipped with dental x ray, digital x ray, ultrasound and Idexx lab equipment.
The team includes 10 vets, including certificate holders in cardiology and feline medicine, 11 RVNs, 1 VCA, plus reception and support staff. The practice describes itself as close knit, with many team members having been there for more than 10 years.
