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 FTE (D.O.E)

Location: Donnachie and Townley Veterinary Centre, Stafford

Job Type: Permanent. Open to full-time & part-time applications

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days with a 1:3 Saturday mornings. No OOH

Are you looking for a rewarding first opinion role where you can enjoy a varied caseload and build lasting relationships with your patients?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?

Established, respected practice

- Donnachie and Townley Veterinary Centre has been proudly serving the community for over 30 years across our two small animal practices in Rugeley and surrounding areas.

Great location

- Based in charming market towns just 50 minutes from Birmingham, with easy access to both the city and the countryside. West Midlands Airport is also only an hour away.

Balanced caseload

- Your typical week will include 1 day of surgery, 1 day of consultations, and 2 mixed days. We're happy to adapt the frequency of surgery or consults to suit your preference.

Modern, well-equipped premises

- Recently renovated, light and spacious sites with two theatres at Rugeley (linked by glass), plus digital X-ray, vista scanner, in-house blood machines, ultrasound, and dental radiography.

High standards of care

- Both sites hold Cat-Friendly Silver status, along with Silver RWAF and Green Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation.

Our Team

5 Vets, supported by a dedicated nursing and client care team. A genuinely supportive, sociable team that values case continuity and building lasting client relationships. We also treat wildlife and exotic cases, from hedgehogs and owls to reptiles and even a baby dragon!

What We're Looking For

A confident small animal Vet, comfortable with routine primary care duties. Interest in developing advanced skills is welcomed - we actively encourage CPD and professional growth. Someone who values teamwork, enjoys variety, and shares our passion for providing the best care to patients.

What We Offer

5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave 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

Donnachie and Townley Vets 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