Night Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Night Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (D.O.E)

Practice: Garston Veterinary Group

Location: Frome, Somerset

Job Type: Full-time and part-time applicants welcomed. Permanent or a 12-month fixed-term contract.

We are seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated night team at our small animal hospital in Frome, Somerset, working alongside an experienced night nurse.

Are you are a motivated and skilled veterinary surgeon looking to join a progressive, supportive, and forward-thinking practice, and thrive in a collaborative environment with committed colleagues and loyal clients.

If so, we’d love to hear from you — your next adventure could start right here!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a well-established primary care practice with a team of 24 Veterinary Surgeons, including Certificate holders in Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, and Feline Medicine, alongside clinicians currently undertaking further qualifications and a visiting Ophthalmology Diplomate.
• Deliver high-quality patient care, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, pet wellbeing, and effective client communication.
• Opportunity to study towards an ECC Certificate, where applicable.
• Access to excellent clinical facilities across our sites, including well-equipped consulting rooms, modern operating theatres with laparoscopic neutering capabilities, dedicated isolation units, and an onsite laboratory. Advanced diagnostic support includes ultrasound, digital radiography, dental radiography with full dental staging, and a nurse-led laser therapy service. All practices are ISFM-accredited Cat Friendly Clinics, offering designated feline appointments. Our Frome small animal hospital also houses a brand-new CT scanner, further enhancing our advanced diagnostic capabilities.
• Located on the Somerset–Wiltshire border, with easy access to Bath, Bristol, Salisbury, and the Cotswolds, direct rail links to London, and the South Coast approximately one hour away.
• One of the few practices in Somerset and Wiltshire to operate an on-site out-of-hours emergency service at our accredited small animal hospital, Garston House, Frome.
• Strong collaborative relationships with specialist referral centres within our network, including Eastcott, Cave, and Anderson Moores.

The Team

Our large team has decades of experience with three Lead Vets supporting our clinicians, and Clinical Directors overseeing the running of the practices. Interests within the team include orthopaedics, ECC, exotics, cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, ultrasound imaging & laparoscopic surgery.

We are a sociable team and enjoy nothing more than a party, for example celebrating someone’s birthday which of course, includes cake!

We have our own 'Garston green team' who have recently achieved the IIE Green accreditation, the highest possible levels of environmental sustainability without compromising patient care and treatment.

What we are looking for

• Excellent communication skills and a desire to progress within your role.
• A confident Veterinary Surgeon with an interest or certificate holder in ECC.
• Completion of your VetGDP and RCVS registered.

What we offer 

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

About us

Garston 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. 

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 Garston Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.

If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below.

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Salary Value:£65,000 per annum;
Salary Description: Salary up to and depending on experience;