Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a part-time opportunity (30 hours per week) designed around what matters most to you. Whether you’re looking for school hours, shorter shifts, or a few days a week, Rutland Veterinary Centre will work with you to make it happen. You’ll join a welcoming first-opinion practice in Market Harborough where work-life balance is genuinely prioritised, not just talked about.

The practice is fully equipped with the latest diagnostic tools and supports a diverse caseload across consults, medical workups, routine and non-routine surgeries. With a 24-hour out-of-hours service on-site and dedicated diagnostic imaging facilities, you’ll have access to excellent resources and a highly skilled nursing team to deliver quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care across consultations, medical cases, and routine/non-routine surgical procedures
• Interpret diagnostics and make informed clinical decisions; know when to assess cases and when to refer appropriately
• Manage treatment planning and ongoing case management in collaboration with the team and specialists
• Support and mentor graduate vets, helping them build confidence and develop their clinical skills
• Work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, staying calm under pressure while maintaining positive client relationships
• Contribute to the practice’s community involvement, which includes supporting local charities such as Cats Protection, Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue, Neville’s Nest Guinea Pig Rescue, and Leicester Animal Rescue

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS)
• Strong clinical decision-making abilities and diagnostic interpretation skills
• Competence in consult management, medical workups, and surgical procedures (routine and non-routine)
• Ability to assess cases and refer appropriately; collaborative approach to specialist consultation
• Team player mentality with an easy-going, collaborative attitude
• Passion for mentoring and supporting graduate development
• Calm under pressure with the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time hours (30 hours per week) tailored to your needs
• Salary up to £62,000 per annum, FTE and depending on experience (pro rata for 30 hours)
• 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 funded external CPD
• Relocation support
• Team socials including nights out and social events
• Access to Linnaeus’s comprehensive wellbeing package (physical and mental health support)

About the Practice

Rutland Veterinary Centre is a supportive, community-driven first-opinion practice based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The practice operates a diverse and varied caseload with fully equipped facilities including 24-hour out-of-hours services and pet diagnostic imaging. The team comprises 9 vets with varied experience levels, including those with postgraduate certificates, all committed to collaboration and mentorship. The practice actively engages with the local community, participating in events such as The Rutland Show and Rutland Pet Festival, and supports local charities.

Rutland Veterinary Centre is part of Linnaeus, which is owned by Mars Veterinary Health—the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Linnaeus operates over 6,000 associates across its practices and is driven by its purpose to create a better world for pets and people, with emphasis on long-term thinking rather than short-term profits. You’ll have access to a network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package.