Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £44,000 dependent on experience. Relocation package OR welcome bonus (direct applicants) of up to £2,000

Location: Shires Vets, Stone, Staffordshire

Job Type: Permanent. Full-time and part-time applicants welcomed

Hours: 40 hours over 4 days, 1:6 Saturdays, no OOH.

Are you in search of a role within a team known for their fantastic support of newly graduated vets?

We are thrilled to present an outstanding opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our exceptional, long-standing, and friendly team at Shires Vets in Stone.

We are currently searching for a veterinarian with some experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have completed or be close to completing their VetGDP. Recent graduate CPD and support can be available within practice or as part of the Early Careers Programme if desired.

This role will mainly be based at our Stone site but will also require some flexibility to cover shifts at our branches in Eccleshall and Eaton Park. Join our team and take the next step in your career!

We take immense pride in our solid track record of effectively supporting newly graduated veterinarians at Shires Vets. Our team comprises of 3 RCVS VetGDP-trained vets with extensive experience in mentoring, alongside certified holders and seasoned vets who deliver top-quality first-opinion care, helping candidates evolve into well-rounded small animal vets.

With a captivating and diverse caseload, including several days per week dedicated to operations, there are abundant opportunities for workups and operations, as well as one day solely for consultations. Our team includes qualified nurses, an excellent reception team, and PCAs. Furthermore, we regularly convene for bi-monthly vet clinical meetings in the pub, creating plentiful chances for enriching case discussions.

Our team is what makes Shires Vets so great, here’s what some of the team had to say when we asked them why they love being part of Shires Vets.

“I feel appreciated, supported, and encouraged plus we have the most amazing team”

“Friendly, helpful team. Good CPD opportunities, cat-friendly and well-equipped clinics”

“I think the fact I went from part-time to full-time after 4 months, says a lot about working at Shires”

Benefits

• 5 working weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• External CPD funded

• Private medical insurance option

• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• Recruitment referral reward scheme

• Wellness program including:

• Employee assistance programme

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual flu jab

• Cycle-to-work scheme

About us

Shires Vets was established over 70 years ago serving Staffordshire and the surrounding counties in the Midlands, with sites in Eccleshall, Gnosall, Stoke on Trent, Stone, and Stafford. One important thing brings us together; a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Our largest site is our Stone practice which is a busy, purpose-built practice offering a varied and exciting caseload. The practice is well equipped with Laparoscopy, ultrasound, flexible endoscopy, ophthalmic surgical microscope, dental x-ray, in-house lab and much more. Our Stafford and Eccleshall practices also offer light and spacious working environments with ultrasound, digital x-ray, operating theatres, lab machines and separate dog/cat wards.

Our established team includes several certificate holders (1 x medicine, 1 x surgery 2 x ophthalmology, with a further 5 Vets studying towards medicine, feline, and surgery certificates) plus experienced vets who have been established at Shires for many years. Our vets are supported by a team of 20 RVNs, multiple PCAs, students and a fantastic client care team. Certificate study and/or certificate holders are welcome.

The Shires team members are all animal owners and take pride in providing a quality, compassionate, and friendly service to all our clients and their precious pets. We all support each other and often discuss clinical cases as a team with regular clinical club evenings and enjoy social gatherings such as quiz night.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss it in a little more detail please contact lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below.