Veterinary Surgeon

Are you an Veterinary Surgeon looking for an exciting and varied caseload within a supportive, progressive practice where you can develop your clinical interests? We are seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team. Whether your passion lies in consulting, medicine, surgery, imaging or delivering excellent all-round first opinion care, we offer the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths and career aspirations.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy working alongside a dedicated and experienced clinical team.

Job title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Location: Rutland Veterinary Centre, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part of Linnaeus

Job Type: Permanent. Full-time (open to part-time/school time hours applications)

Hours: 40 hours over 4 days. There is no on call; however, participation in the shared weekend and bank holiday day rota is part of this role.

• Flexibility to shape your role around your strengths and interests – whether you enjoy consulting, medicine, surgery or a varied first opinion caseload.
• A supportive, collaborative team of 22 vets, including multiple certificate holders, who value mentorship, knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Generous CPD allowance, with full support for certificate study and ongoing professional development.
• Fully equipped busy practice with a dedicated theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound, in‑house laboratory and modern diagnostic facilities, supported by a highly skilled nursing team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Access to advanced diagnostics and referral‑level equipment through our purpose‑built Melton Veterinary Hospital, including CT, allowing you to manage a wide variety of cases within the group.
• We are proud to provide a 24‑hour emergency care service, 365 days a year, operated by our own vets across our state‑of‑the‑art Melton Hospital and Uppingham branch.

Rutland Veterinary Centre is a supportive, community‑focused first opinion practice based in Uppingham, Leicestershire. We have a diverse and rewarding caseload, and our facilities are fully equipped to support the high standard of care we provide.

As an active part of the local community, we regularly attend events such as The Rutland Show and Rutland Pet Festival. We are also passionate about supporting local charities, including Cats Protection, Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue, Neville's Nest Guinea Pig Rescue, and Leicester Animal Rescue.

• A team player with a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice and RCVS registered (or eligible to register).
• A Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys delivering high‑quality first opinion care and is keen to continue developing their clinical interests.
• Strong clinical decision‑making skills, with the ability to make informed decisions across consultations, diagnostics and case management.
• The ability to confidently deliver high‑quality clinical care across consultations, medical investigations and routine surgical procedures.
• A collaborative, approachable attitude that contributes to a positive team culture and exceptional client care.

• 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
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

Rutland Veterinary Centre 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…