Job Description

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to

70,000

(commensurate with experience)

Welcome bonus and relocation package

available

5 weeks holiday

plus bank holidays and your

birthday off

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer pension contribution scheme

and

life assurance

Enhanced equal family leave

and

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Extensive CPD

- internal and funded external opportunities, including support for certificate study

Wellbeing support

with access to counselling, workshops, and mental health resources

No night work

- dedicated night team in place

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped

Tier 3 RCVS-accredited Hospital

in

Leicester

. Both

full-time and part-time applications

are welcome, with flexible working patterns and rota options to suit your lifestyle.



You'll work

40 hours per week

over

4 or 5 days

, with a

1:4 Saturday rota

(8:30am-2pm) and

occasional Sunday shifts

(8am-7pm, paid extra). There's

no out-of-hours

, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.



The role offers flexibility to focus on

inpatient care

or

surgery

, depending on your interests. Consulting and operating time are balanced equally, with protected time for case workups and professional development.

Our Facilities

In-house CT scanner

Fully equipped dental suites

with dental X-ray

Video endoscopy

,

arthroscopy

, and advanced

ophthalmology equipment

Orthopaedic tools including

ASIF kit, TPLO, TTA, and Tightrope

systems

Cat-Friendly Gold Status

accreditation Dedicated

24-hour nursing and vet teams

providing seamless patient care

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon (minimum

2 years in general practice

) who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering high-quality clinical care. You should be comfortable with:


Routine neutering (including flank spays) Abdominal ultrasound, TFAST and AFAST imaging Exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, gastrotomy, and enterotomy Routine consultations and dental procedures
Whether you're an all-round GP vet or wish to specialise further, your career aspirations will be supported through tailored CPD and mentorship.

Workplace Culture & Team

You'll join a welcoming, collaborative team that includes certificate holders in

ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery

, and

emergency critical care

. The hospital fosters a learning environment with

regular clinical discussions

,

team meetings

, and opportunities to pursue

certificates

.



Employee wellbeing is a top priority - from

personalised rotas

to

wellness programmes

,

stress management workshops

, and initiatives to become an

Endometriosis-Friendly Employer

.

Location

Based in

Glenfield, Leicester

, this role offers the best of both worlds - a modern city steeped in history with excellent travel links, great schools, and easy access to beautiful countryside.

Ready to Apply?

To arrange an informal chat about this opportunity, email

tevans@candorvets.co.uk

, call or WhatsApp

07444 934450

, or apply now to speak with one of Candor Vets' friendly consultants.



Job Reference VS016