Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon 

Salary: £40,000-£62,000 (Dependent upon experience) 

Location: Victoria Vets, Glossop 

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 

Hours: 4 days per week. Weekends will be on a 1:7 basis initially, with Saturday morning consults and inpatient duties. 

Are you an experienced vet with a passion looking to take the next step? 

Join our forward-thinking practice where your clinical skills and commitment to patient care won't just be valued but also celebrated! 

We’re a warm and welcoming practice seeking a team player to become an integral part of our close-knit team! 

Why join us?  

• An exciting opportunity to get involved in a varied caseload, giving you the chance to continually develop and grow 

• Whether you prefer consults or getting hands-on with complex cases, we offer the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths and interests and look to discuss and tailor the role to you. 

• Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team with a range of experience, who value collaboration and mentorship. 

• To provide personalised medical treatment and diagnostics for our patients, who can work up cases to help develop and grow our practice. 

• Work with the latest diagnostic tools and a highly skilled nursing team to help deliver the best care possible. 

The team 

Team consists of 8 vets (7 FTE), 10 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 PCA and 9 Client care associates across 2 branches. 

Shifts usually include 2 x 9-6 consult days, 1 x 9-7 Ops / Inpatient day and 1 x 8-4 2nd ops day. Weekends will be on a 1:7 rota basis, Saturday morning consults, and inpatient care when required. 

We have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, in house laboratory suite and have recently upgraded our ultrasound and endoscopy equipment. Additional services include Accupuncture, Physiotherapy and a wide range of Nurse clinics, PSS scheme accredited and ECC certificate holder. 

Located in the beautiful peak district, Victoria vets has been part of the local community in Glossop for over 40 years, and Chapel for over 20 years. Direct train route to Manchester (30 minutes from Glossop) and a 50 minute drive to Sheffield from both sites. 

What we’re looking for 

• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment but can remain calm under pressure. 

• Strong Clinical decision-making abilities, able to interpret diagnostics and make informed decisions 

• Skilled at translating clinical insights into clear practical advice for clients 

• Comfortable managing complex cases and supporting clients through challenging situations 

• Experience designing and reviewing treatment protocols that improve outcomes and efficiency 

• Problem solver who can adapt treatment plans and strategies to each unique case. 

Benefits include 

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave 

• RCVS & VDS fees paid 

• CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus Linnaeus CPD Programme (including certificate holder level CPD) 

• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 

• Career progression opportunities 

• Staff discount schemes 

• Life Assurance 

• Enhanced sickness pay 

• Enhanced equal family leave 

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme 

• Wellness program including: 

• Employee assistance program 

• Eyecare voucher scheme 

• Free annual Flu jab 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Recruitment referral reward scheme 

Victoria Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.    

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.   

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.  

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Paige in the recruitment team paige.lyne@linnaeusgroup.co.uk