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 (12-month FTC)

Location:

Village Vet, Winchmore Hill

Hours:

Full time (42 hours per week) over 4 weekdays with 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 8 Sundays. 1 bank holiday per year.

Salary:

Dependent on experience

We are looking for a confident Small Animal Vet to join our wonderful 5 Vet team in North London!

Why join us:

Village Vet Winchmore Hill is a modern, progressive practice committed to delivering exceptional first-opinion care. We invest in our people, our facilities, and our community
you will be joining our friendly, experienced team of 5 Vets. We actively support career progression at every stage, with opportunities for further certification and professional growth through structured development programmes.
Situated in the heart of a vibrant local community, our practice is surrounded by independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, with excellent public transport links making us easily accessible. We are proud to serve a well-established and loyal client base.

- Our well-equipped practice includes on-site surgical, dental, and diagnostic facilities, with digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory- giving you everything you need to work up cases to a high standard.

Consultations are by appointment only, with a minimum of 15 minutes per patient to ensure tailored, thorough care.

We are:

RCVS-accredited

under the Practice Standards Scheme (Core)

Cat Friendly accredited

Investors in the Environment

award holders Actively working towards additional PSS awards and Dog Friendly accreditation

What we are looking for:

Applicants must have at least two years' experience working within a small animal veterinary practice in the UK. You should be able to work effectively within a team, provide contextualised patient care, and deliver an exceptional client journey.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

Time Off & Leave

5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays Additional day off for your birthday Enhanced equal family leave Enhanced sick pay

Professional Development

1,000 + 5 days CPD allowance (external; excl. VAT) Certificates encouraged and supported Access to the Linnaeus Veterinary Careers Framework Extensive free internal CPD, including: Mars Veterinary Health Library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, and more)

Financial & Insurance

Employer pension contributions Life assurance RCVS and VDS fees paid E-car salary sacrifice scheme Staff discounts

Health & Wellbeing

Wellness programme including: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual flu jab Cycle-to-work scheme Discounted PureGym membership

Part of an amazing global family

We are proud to be part of the Linnaeus family of practices who share our passion and commitment to the future of the veterinary world. Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK and Ireland in our group.



The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.



Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 veterinary health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best - caring for pets.



Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.



Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.



If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss in a little more detail, please contact Nataliejay.Shoemark@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or click apply! #LI-NS1 #LI-Onsite


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