Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title:

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary:

Up to 60,000 per annum (DOE)

Location:

Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice, Berkshire

Job Type:

Permanent - Full-time and Part-time applicants welcomed

Hours:

Full-time role is 40 hours per week over 4 days, 1:6 Saturdays, no OOH

Looking for a practice where you can thrive clinically and enjoy a great work-life balance?

Want to be part of a progressive, supportive team that genuinely values collaboration and development?


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic

Veterinary Surgeon

to join our

friendly, forward-thinking team

at

Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice

.

Why Join Us?

Join a close-knit, supportive team of

6 Vets, 8 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 PCAs

, and an exceptional client care team

Silver Cat Friendly Accredited

, with a

dedicated Cat Clinic

for consultations and procedures Work alongside colleagues with diverse interests including

internal medicine, surgery, fear-free practice, and feline medicine

Benefit from in-house expertise, including an

Advanced Practitioner in Feline Medicine

and vets currently studying towards certificates Highly collaborative environment with

daily rounds, regular in-house training, and weekly team meetings

Visiting

orthopaedic and dermatology specialists

, allowing more cases to be managed in-house Excellent location with easy access to

London, Windsor, Heathrow Airport

, and under 2 hours to the south coast Encouragement and support to pursue

certificates and further qualifications

, both financially and clinically As part of

Linnaeus

, enjoy strong links with referral hospitals while maintaining genuine

clinical freedom

Who We Are

Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice has proudly served the local community for over 50 years, delivering high-quality veterinary care for small animals.


We are RCVS accredited and well equipped with modern facilities, including:

A separate cat-only building Laparoscopy and endoscopy Dental suite with radiography Digital X-ray imaging

Alongside cats, dogs, and rabbits, we also care for a wide range of small mammals and exotics, including guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, tortoises, and birds.


We are proud to support local charities through special rates and actively engage with our community, including regular visits to schools and nurseries to inspire future veterinary professionals.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a

team-oriented Veterinary Surgeon

with excellent communication skills and high clinical standards.

Proficiency in

abdominal ultrasound

is essential due to the medical caseload

Cardiac ultrasound experience

is desirable Enjoy a varied role combining

consults and surgery

Comfortable working

sole charge

during some evenings and Saturdays Confident making independent clinical decisions

If you have a

growth mindset

, value teamwork, and are keen to progress your career in a supportive, progressive practice -- this could be the perfect role for you.

What We Offer

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave Relocation support available RCVS and VDS fees paid Employer contribution pension Life assurance E-car salary sacrifice scheme Enhanced equal family leave Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD

About Us

Moor Cottage 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 opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.


All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Moor Cottage, Linnaeus or the role please contact Lissa Semerdak, Talent Acquisition Partner, at lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk