Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC

About the Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term veterinary surgeon role with Lawrence Veterinary Centre, covering maternity leave on a full-time basis. You will work with a varied small animal caseload, with a strong mix of consultations and surgery, and the chance to support ongoing patient care within the practice.

Alongside routine procedures including staged dentistry, you will also see advanced cardiac workups and more complex surgical cases. A peripatetic surgeon visits monthly to carry out orthopaedics and advanced soft tissue surgery, giving you the opportunity to broaden your clinical skills while delivering high-quality care.

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.
• Support advanced cardiac workups and more complex surgical cases.
• Work alongside a peripatetic surgeon during monthly orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery sessions.
• Contribute to the 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 with 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 excellent patient and client care.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE.
• 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
• 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.
• 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, subject to eligibility.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.

About the Practice

Lawrence Veterinary Centre is based in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, and is part of inspiring vet care. The wider group is described as the UK’s number one vet care provider and cares for over 2 million animals.

The practice has been fully refurbished and includes a dedicated cat-only clinic on the same site. The cat clinic has its own separate waiting room, prep area 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 also has a close-knit family feel, with many team members having been there for over 10 years.