Veterinary Surgeon – Shrewsbury

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Veterinary Surgeon u2013 First Opinion / Referral (or Both!)
Shrewsbury | RCVS Accredited 24-Hour Small Animal Hospital

– Flexible clinical focus u2013 the role can be tailored to first opinion work, referral work, or a combination of both, including consulting-only or referral-only options
– Exceptional facilities and caseload u2013 an RCVS accredited 24-hour hospital with advanced imaging, endoscopy, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and a varied first opinion and referral caseload
– Strong team support u2013 work alongside an experienced veterinary team and highly skilled nurses, many holding or undertaking advanced clinical certificates
– Excellent worku2013life balance u2013 40 hours over 4 days, a 1 in 6 weekend rota, and minimal Bank Holiday commitments
– Outstanding package and development opportunities u2013 salary up to £70,000, funded certificates, generous CPD, comprehensive benefits, and visa/relocation support available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a forward-thinking, RCVS accredited 24-hour small animal hospital in the heart of Shrewsbury. As part of an expansion of services, this role offers genuine flexibilityu2014whether a vet’s passion lies in first opinion practice, referral work, or a blend of both, the practice is keen to shape the role around individual interests and strengths. Consulting-only and referral-only roles can also be accommodated.

Located in the historic market town of Shrewsburyu2014renowned for its stunning Tudor architecture, winding cobbled streets, independent shops, vibrant food scene and beautiful riverside walks along the River Severnu2014this is a location that many vets move to for work and never leave. Beyond the town, the Shropshire countryside offers outstanding natural beauty, with Wales on the doorstep and the Welsh coast less than two hours away.

The hospital is exceptionally well equipped and supported by a highly skilled nursing team, many of whom are either qualified in or currently undertaking certificates in areas such as anaesthesia and analgesia, and medical and surgical nursing. The practice sees a varied caseload, including first opinion work and transferred referral patients across imaging, medicine, cardiology and surgery.

Facilities include:

– CT scanner and visiting MRI
– Rigid and flexible endoscopy
– 2022 ultrasound scanner
– Digital and dental radiography
– Multiparameter GA monitoring, electrocautery, tonometry and hydrotherapy
– Comprehensive in-house laboratory (biochemistry, haematology, clotting times, blood gases and lactate)
– In-house microscopy and Imagyst, providing rapid access to specialist cytology and faecal analysis within the hour

The Role

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week over four days, with a 1 in 6 weekend rota. Bank Holiday cover is shared across the wider regional and hospital teams and typically equates to one shift or fewer per yearu2014supporting a strong worku2013life balance.

Key Benefits

– Excellent salary up to £70,000 per year
– Private Medical Insurance
– Health cash plan (including dental, physio and optical) plus 24/7 Private GP access
– Life assurance at 3x salary
– 24-hour confidential counselling support
– 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
– An additional paid u2018Day for You’ to use however you wish
– Clinical CPD allowance of £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
– Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
– Funded certificate opportunities
– RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
– Sabbatical options linked to length of service
– Cycle to Work scheme
– Staff discounts
– Certificate of Sponsorship (Tier 2/Skilled Worker Visa) and relocation support available

About You

The ideal candidate will be an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care. They will thrive in a collaborative team environment, demonstrate clinical leadership, and support nurse consults and Schedule 3 proceduresu2014recognising the value these bring to both clinical standards and practice efficiency.
This is a rare opportunity to build a role around the work you enjoy most, within a supportive, well-resourced hospital and a truly enviable location.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-56560