Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon  

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (D.O.E) Welcome bonus of up to £5,000 (direct applicants only) 

Location: Donnachie and Townley Veterinary Centre, Stafford & Rugeley  

Job Type: Permanent 

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days with a 1:3 Saturday mornings only and No OOH 

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding first opinion role where you can enjoy a varied caseload and build lasting relationships with your patients and clients? 

Join Donnachie & Townley, where compassion, high-quality care, and career progression grow together. Shape your future within a supportive, collaborative clinic committed to clinical excellence and teamwork. 

Why Join Us? 

• Established and respected practice – Donnachie and Townley Veterinary Centre has proudly served the local community for over 30 years across our two small animal sites in Rugeley and the surrounding areas. 

• Balanced and flexible caseload – Your typical week will include 1 day of surgery, 1 day of consultations, and 2 mixed days. We are happy to adapt the balance of surgery and consults to suit your preferences and clinical interests. 

• Modern, well-equipped premises – Recently renovated, light and spacious sites with two theatres at Rugeley (linked by glass), plus digital X-ray, vista scanner, in-house blood machines, ultrasound, and dental radiography. 

• High standards of care – Both sites hold Cat-Friendly Silver status, along with Silver RWAF, Dog Friendly status and Green Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation. 

• Great location – Based in charming market towns just 50 minutes from Birmingham, offering easy access to both vibrant city life and beautiful countryside. Birmingham Airport is also only an hour away. 

Our Team 

Our team comprises of 4 experienced Veterinary Surgeons and one new graduate, a dedicated nursing team, and a friendly front-of-house team. We actively encourage CPD and further qualifications, and our nursing team are schedule three trained. 

We have close associations with all Linnaeus practices in the area, enabling access to a wider range of facilities and services across the group. This also allows us to share CPD events, and support specific caseloads between the practices. 

We take great pride in our close-knit and supportive team culture. We are highly motivated, passionate about our work, and committed to maintaining exceptional standards of care. We are also a sociable group who genuinely enjoy working together. 

As a local practice, we value building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and prioritise case continuity wherever possible.. 

We are proud to hold Silver status in the Cat-Friendly scheme across both practices, along with Silver RWAF, dog friendly status and Green Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation. 

What We’re Looking For 

• A confident small animal Veterinary Surgeon, comfortable with all routine primary care duties. 

• An interest in developing advanced clinical skills – CPD and professional growth are actively encouraged and supported. 

• Someone who values teamwork, enjoys clinical variety, and shares our passion for delivering outstanding patient care. 

What We Offer 

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave 

• Relocation support 

• 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 

About Us 

Donnachie and Townley 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. 

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918 

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