Veterinary Surgeon | Leicester, Leicestershire

A full-time Veterinary Surgeon opportunity within a well-established charity hospital, offering a genuinely varied caseload, strong clinical support and the chance to make a real difference to pets and owners every day.

Full Time | £43,950 – £58,312 DOE | 37.5 Hours | Permanent | Charity Sector

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

• Salary: £43,950 – £58,312 per annum (including allowances, DOE)

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Contract: Full Time, Permanent

• Flexibility: Full-time and part-time options considered

The Organisation

This role sits within a long-established veterinary charity providing accessible, high-quality veterinary care to pets whose owners may be experiencing financial hardship. The organisation operates with a strong welfare-led ethos, prioritising clinical standards, teamwork and compassionate client care over commercial targets.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys clinical variety and wants their work to have genuine social impact. You'll manage a broad range of medical and surgical cases, making evidence-based, welfare-focused decisions while balancing best practice with each owner's individual circumstances.

The role suits someone adaptable, resilient and confident, who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment with strong peer support and shared learning. You'll play an active role in delivering high standards of care while contributing to the ongoing development of services.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident managing a diverse small animal caseload

• Pragmatic, welfare-led clinical approach

• Strong communication and client care skills

• Team-focused with a collaborative mindset

• Passion for community-focused veterinary care

The Hospital

You'll be based in a modern, well-equipped charity hospital recognised for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning. Facilities include separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The clinical team has a wide range of interests, providing excellent support and development opportunities.

Rewards & Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work–life balance

• CPD allowance of 3 days plus £500 per year

• Full payment of RCVS fees (where applicable)

• Extensive internal CPD and discounted access to major veterinary conferences

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options

• Three additional paid days annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day

• Enhanced pension contributions (5%–10%)

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 wellbeing support

• Private medical cover included

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts

• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

• Discounted pet insurance and access to staff veterinary services

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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