Veterinary surgeon

DOV CD0122 - First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon – Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington

Are you looking for a fresh opportunity within a supportive hospital setting that offers clinical variety, professional growth, and a supportive management team?

At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, we're looking for a full-time First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as we further develop and grow our first opinion service within a thriving multidisciplinary hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment where general practice, referral care, and out-of-hours services operate seamlessly under one roof.

• A dynamic first opinion team with a varied caseload
• A leading referral service, including internal medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and a flagship neurology and neurosurgery department
• A dedicated MiNight emergency and out-of-hours team ensuring continuity of care
• A large, highly skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff working across all departments to deliver outstanding patient care

You’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative and friendly team where knowledge-sharing and patient-focused care are at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full-time hours with a balanced rota and limited weekend commitments (4-hour shift, 1 in 4 Saturdays) and no night work thanks to our dedicated in-house out-of-hours team
• Supportive clinical leadership and career development opportunities
• Generous CPD allowance, including funding for certificates
• CVS employee benefits, including Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay
• Company Sharesave Scheme
• Staff discount across CVS practices
• Health Shield Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your first opinion career or bring your experience to help shape a growing service, we'd love to hear from you.