Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon 

Salary: Up to £50,000 (full-time equivalent, based on a 40-hour week) Dependent on experience. Welcome bonus of up to £2,000 (direct applicants) 

Location: Shires Vets, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire 

Job Type: Permanent 

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week over 2 days, plus 1:6 Saturdays with time off in lieu. No OOH 

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a part-time role that truly fits around your life? 

We’re really excited to be offering a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive, and long-established team at Shires Vets. 

Why join us? 

• Established for over 70 years, we’re proud to care for pets across Staffordshire and the surrounding counties, with practices in Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Eccleshall and Gnosall. What brings us together is a genuine shared commitment to delivering the very best care — for our patients, our clients, and each other. 

• Our largest site in Stone is a busy, purpose-built practice with a varied and rewarding caseload. Our Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Eccleshall branches are smaller but equally well-equipped, offering x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory facilities, separate dog and cat wards, and more — all within bright, spacious, and welcoming working environments. Across the practice, we’re well supported with a wide range of orthopaedic and surgical equipment, including a newly upgraded laparoscopy kit. 

• You’ll be joining an experienced and approachable veterinary team, including several certificate holders in medicine, surgery, ophthalmology and feline medicine, alongside vets currently working towards further qualifications. We’re also supported by long-standing clinicians who are passionate about providing high-quality first-opinion care. In addition, we benefit from a weekly visiting certificate-level referral ophthalmologist, an Advanced Practitioner in Surgery offering orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures, and three vets providing echocardiography for our clients. 

• Our clinical team is complemented by a fantastic group of RVNs, PCAs, students, and a warm, welcoming client care team who truly value teamwork and support one another. 

• Whether you already hold a certificate or are considering further study, you’ll be encouraged and supported every step of the way. 

This role will be primarily based at our Eaton Park and Stone sites, with some flexibility required to support shifts across our other branches, offering the chance to build relationships with different teams and enjoy a varied working week. 

Join our team and feel truly supported as you take the next step in your career. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Ideally, a Veterinary Surgeon with a few years’ experience in general practice 

• Someone flexible and happy to support shifts across our branches when needed 

• A kind, enthusiastic team player who enjoys learning and contributing to a positive workplace culture 

• Ideally available to work Thursdays and Fridays, although we’re very happy to discuss alternative options to suit your needs 

What we offer 

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave (pro rata) 

• RCVS and VDS fees paid 

• Certifications encouraged and funding available 

• Employer contribution pension scheme 

• Life assurance 

• Private health insurance 

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme 

• Enhanced equal family leave 

• Extensive internal and funded external CPD 

About us 

Shires 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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