Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Phoenix Vets Ltd is an independent small animal veterinary practice located in the market town of Loughborough. We are looking for an additional experienced veterinary surgeon to join our growing team.

Phoenix Vets was founded by Nick Bartlett in 2024 with a clear ethos in mind; to develop a welcoming, friendly veterinary practice with high standards of care, traditional values and a true family feel. When the opportunity came to build Phoenix Vets, Nick brought with him a team he knew could create a reputation built on trust, care, professionalism and a fun atmosphere.

Our team of 4 Vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 ACA and 4.5 receptionists work together to provide a truly personal experience for pets and their owners, enabling clients to feel genuine care for their pets and build a trusting relationship with owners. We pride ourselves on working together as a team to provide an outstanding service for clients but also a fun team where staff actually enjoy being at work.

Our vets have a wealth of experience and combine a mixture of interests to provide a wide range of services to our clients. Advanced soft tissue surgery, specialist cardiac scans and orthopaedic procedures are performed in-house with peripatetic surgeons with whom we have built an excellent working relationship.

We also have the additional benefits of physiotherapy and acupuncture services in-house.

Maintaining a good work-life balance and a manageable workload is hugely important to us, hencewhy we are now looking to expand our team, starting with an additional veterinary surgeon.

We are looking for an experienced vet with excellent communication skills who shares the same values;

• Compassionate, fun & friendly, who wants to provide high standards of care whilst being able to work within client expectations and finances.
• Wants to contribute ideas to a constantly growing practice and build their own client relationships.
• Wants a mixture of surgery and consults, although a consult-only role can be considered.

• This is a full-time position (4-day week, 8.30am-7pm), although part-time hours could be considered for the right applicant.
• Our out-of-hours rota is very manageable with an average 1 weeknight/week & 1 weekend in 5 (including the Saturday consult shift (8.30am-1pm).
• The on-call vet works from home, attending to the practice only as required.
  
  You will have an RVN on call to assist when needed.
  
  After working your weekend on-call, you will have the following Monday off in lieu.

We have a purpose-built, modern clinic including extensive laboratory equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, dental suite and a modern surgical theatre. As our practice continues togrow, we will be investing in more equipment and training in order to further develop our clinical facilities and services.

• We have a genuinely supportive team who actually enjoy working together.
• We are a truly independent practice with excellent relationships with the local community.
• A well-equipped practice with the ability to expand facilities and services going forward.
• Clinical freedom, no financial targets to hit and a team where ideas/input are highly valued.
• Protected admin time to ensure staff leave on time.

• Salary from £38,000-£60,000 depending on experience.
• Additional bonus from out-of-hours work/commitments.
• 5 weeks' holiday, plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to discounts/benefits through our HR scheme.
• Pension scheme provided by NEST.
• CPD encouraged. RCVS & VDS fees paid.