Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Victoria Vets, Glossop

4 days, shifts between 8am-7.30 pm, 1:6 Saturday morning consulting (plus inpatient care)

Up to £63,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

We’re seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical leadership to work with our Lead Veterinary Surgeon in supporting our team and maintaining clinical excellence and ongoing success at our practice.

If you're an experienced vet looking for to step up in a senior role, this is the perfect opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Come and join us!

• This is a great opportunity to become part of our integral, collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Work in a practice that empowers you to make meaningful decisions, mentor others, and elevate standards of care.
• Varied caseload, everything from routine to more complex cases, giving you the chance to continually develop and grow.
• Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team with a range of experience, including postgraduate certificates, who value collaboration and mentorship.
• You will have access to leadership training, CPD support and the freedom to explore your clinical interest.
• Well‑equipped hospital with all the latest tools and a highly skilled nursing team to help deliver the best care possible.

We have a supportive team culture where we value collaboration, open communication, and looking out for each other. You will work alongside a dedicated, friendly team with a range of experience, who value collaboration and mentorship.

The team consists of 8 vets, 10 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 PCA and 9 Client care associates across 2 branches supporting our wonderful practice.

We have digital x‑ray, dental x‑ray, an in‑house laboratory suite, and have recently upgraded our ultrasound and endoscopy equipment.

• RCVS qualified Veterinary Surgeon
• Medical or ECC Certification, or bias of clinical experience in these fields would be advantageous
• A confident clinician able to promote high standards or care and client services, while leading with empathy and clarity
• Help drive clinical governance and ensure compliance with practice protocols.
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others while maintaining a positive team culture.
• Ability to make informed clinical decision and interpret diagnostics.

• 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
• Wellness Programme
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

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.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Victoria Vets, Linnaeus or the role, please contact Paige in the recruitment team on