Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time opportunity spanning four days per week across the Rutland and Kings Veterinary Centre group, with flexibility to work from any of the five practice locations to suit your needs. You’ll enjoy a shared weekend and bank holiday rota, giving you genuine work-life balance while staying clinically engaged. As part of a forward-thinking practice preparing to open an exciting new purpose-built veterinary hospital in Melton in 2026, you’ll have the chance to be part of something special from the ground up.

You’ll have the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths—whether that’s focussing on consultations, diving into complex case work, or a mix of both. This is a practice that celebrates clinical excellence and recognises the value you bring, not just to patient care but to team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion clinical care across the group’s locations (Melton, Syston, Uppingham, Oakham, Market Harborough, and Corby)
• Manage consultation-based work and hands-on clinical cases with clinical decision-making autonomy
• Mentor and support newly qualified graduates, helping develop their confidence and clinical skills
• Work collaboratively with a team of 22 vets (including several certificate holders), nursing staff, and wider practice team
• Contribute to the on-site 24/7, 365-day emergency care service
• Engage with the local community and support pet charities the practice partners with

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Proven experience in first-opinion small animal practice
• Strong clinical decision-making ability and patient care commitment
• Team player mentality—calm under pressure, approachable, and collaborative
• Interest in mentoring and developing new graduates (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining composure

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS professional fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD and professional development
• Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and highly skilled nursing team
• Friendly culture with regular team socials

About the Practice

Rutland and Kings Veterinary Centre is a first-opinion, RVCS-accredited veterinary hospital group spanning five locations across the East Midlands and surrounding areas. Operating on-site emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the practice is known for delivering high standards of affordable, bespoke care to a diverse and varied caseload. The team comprises dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff, all working to a standard of clinical excellence supported by fully equipped facilities.

As part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health—the world’s largest family-owned veterinary company—the practice benefits from being privately owned and purpose-driven. With over 6,000 associates across the group, you’ll have access to a vast network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises both physical and mental health. The culture is built on inclusion, diversity, and authenticity, with two core values: commitment to excellence and a passion to create a better world for pets and people.