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

Location:

Rutland Veterinary Centre, Uppingham, Rutland

Salary:

Up to 62,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Hours:

Full-time working 4-day week, there is no oncall, however participation in the shared weekend and bank holiday day rota is part of this role

Are you an experienced vet with a passion for medicine looking to take the next step?

Join our forward-thinking practice where your clinical skills and commitment to patient care won't just be valued but also celebrated!

We're a warm and welcoming practice seeking a team player to become an integral part of our close-knit team!

Why join us?

Whether you prefer consults only or getting hands-on with complex cases, we offer the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths and interests and look to discuss and tailor the role to you. Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team comprised of 22 vets with a range of experience, including postgraduate certificates, who value collaboration and mentorship. To provide personalised contextualized care for our patients, who can work up cases to help develop and grow our practice. The opportunity to mentor and support our new graduates. Work with the latest diagnostic tools and a highly skilled nursing team to help deliver the best care possible. We have a diverse and varied caseload, and our facilities are fully equipped to handle the services we provide.

The team

Rutland Veterinary Centre is a supportive and community driven first opinion practice based in Uppingham, Leicestershire. We are a first opinion practice with our RCVS-accredited branches in Corby, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Syston, along with our RVCS-accredited veterinary hospital in Uppingham. We pride ourselves in offering on-site emergency care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


Our dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff provide high standards of bespoke, affordable care to our patients and our clients. We are heavily involved in the local community and actively support many local pet charities.

What we're looking for

A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment but can remain calm and collected under pressure. Clinical decision-making abilities, whether you're managing consults or jumping into hands-on cases. Someone who would enjoy guiding and developing our new graduates, helping them grow with confidence. A laid-back, approachable personality that fits within a collaborative, supportive team.

What we offer

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

About us

Rutland Veterinary Centre 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.


To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.


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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