Veterinary Surgeon | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

A rewarding part-time Veterinary Surgeon opportunity within a purpose-led charity hospital environment, offering a varied caseload, strong clinical support and the chance to make a genuine difference to pets and owners every day.

Part Time | £43,950 – £58,312 DOE (pro rata) | 15 Hours | Permanent | Charity Sector

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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

• Hours: 15 hours per week

• Contract: Part Time, Permanent

The Organisation

This role sits within a long-established veterinary charity dedicated to supporting pets and people during times of financial hardship. The organisation is values-led and community focused, delivering accessible, high-quality veterinary care with compassion, teamwork and strong clinical governance.

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 diverse mix of medical and surgical cases, making pragmatic, welfare-led decisions that balance best practice with each owner's circumstances.

The role suits someone adaptable and resilient, who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment with strong peer support, shared learning and a focus on doing the right thing for patients and clients alike.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident managing a varied small animal caseload

• Pragmatic, welfare-focused clinical approach

• Excellent communication and client care skills

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

• Passion for community-focused veterinary care

The Hospital

You'll be based in a modern, well-equipped charity hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, known for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning. The clinical team has a wide range of interests, providing strong support and development opportunities.

Facilities include:

• Separate dog and cat kennelling

• In-house radiography and ultrasound

• Endoscopy

• Piped gases

• Extensive orthopaedic equipment

Rewards & Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work–life balance

• CPD allowance: 3 days and £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 (pro rata), 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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

Quote job reference: 26-00065

📞 T: 0333 014 7374
📧 E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk
🌐 W: www.vetseekers.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp: 07542 919595

Your Privacy Matters – All conversations and applications are treated with the strictest confidence. As an ethical veterinary recruiter, we will never send your details anywhere without your permission.

Why Choose Vet Seekers?
Founded in 2016, Vet Seekers is a multi-award-winning specialist veterinary recruitment agency (2019–2025), acting as both an employment business and employment agency for locum and permanent veterinary roles across the UK and overseas.

• GDPR-compliant and ICO-registered
• Passionate about sustainability!
• Equal Opportunities Employer – We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities

Thanks from all of us at Vet Seekers – we look forward to supporting you!