Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (D.O.E.) Relocation package available

Location: Blacks Veterinary Practice, West-Midlands

Job Type: Permanent, full-time and part-time applicants welcomed

Hours: 40 hours per week, with a 1:10 full weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and 1:5 Saturdays with time back in Lieu

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, surgery-focused Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Blacks Vets. 

Are you fully confident and proficient in performing both complex soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures? Do you hold a certificate/currently pursuing one?

Then this might be just the role for you…

Why join us?

• We are a small animal, first opinion hospital offering 24-hour care with a strong vet team of 19, including 7 Certificate holders in cardiology, dermatology, medicine, ophthalmology, and surgery (both soft tissue and orthopaedic), plus fellow Vets currently studying further certificates.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Our practices have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment—including CT, a fully equipped dental suite, 12 operating theatres, digital X-ray, ultrasound, Endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory.
• Exceptional Caseload: Our size, highly insured client base, and varied surgical caseload mean we can support advanced skill sets, complex procedures, and your continued professional development aspirations.
• Clinical Excellence: We have constantly pushed the boundaries on delivering the highest pet care through the calibre and qualifications of our Vets and Nurses and through the friendliness and professionalism of our Client Care teams.
• Linnaeus Network: We work closely with our network of referral sites within Linnaeus, giving you a massive platform for knowledge sharing and collaborative clinical progression.

The Team

Here at Blacks Vets, we have a proven track record of producing talent in a variety of disciplines from graduates to certificate holders, to branch management, leadership, and director roles. As a progressive, growing and highly successful practice, we are always on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our award-winning friendly team, at our accredited Veterinary Hospital in Dudley and our surrounding local branches (on the edge of the West Midlands, but all within 30 mins of Birmingham City Centre).

Not only do we have great clinical facilities, we also have a spacious break room - including posh coffees!

We have a dedicated night team on site that covers all OOH work. Our last appointment is at 6.30pm during weekdays, and weekend work is shared fairly amongst the team on a rota basis - with time back in lieu the following week.

What we are looking for

• You must be fully confident and competent in performing all routine and advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures independently
• RCVS registered with extensive veterinary experience, showing a strong desire to champion surgical excellence and mentor team members in surgical workflows
• Enjoys being part of a team, values high standards of clinical and surgical care, and excels at communicating complex treatment plans to clients

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• 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
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme

Blacks 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 Lissa in the recruitment team lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918

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