Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Hospital

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Hospital

Full Time | Core Hours | 4-Day Week

Take Your Veterinary Career to the Next Level

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a hospital environment where you can challenge yourself clinically, work alongside an exceptional multidisciplinary team, and have access to outstanding facilities every day?

At Garden Vets Hospital , we're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, investing in our people, and creating an environment where veterinary professionals can thrive. As our hospital continues to grow, we're looking for a talented Veterinary Surgeon to join our Core Hours team.

If you enjoy a varied caseload, modern facilities, supportive colleagues and genuine opportunities for professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Garden Vets Hospital?

Located on the beautiful Keele University campus , Garden Vets Hospital is a purpose-built, state-of-the‑art veterinary hospital providing exceptional care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year .

Our hospital offers advanced diagnostic imaging, modern surgical theatres, dedicated inpatient facilities and a collaborative team of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses and specialists. As a teaching‑focused hospital, you'll also play a role in supporting and inspiring the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Every day brings something different, with a diverse caseload that allows you to fully utilise and develop your clinical skills.

The Role:

This is a full‑time Core Hours position, ideal for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys both consulting and medicine within a busy hospital setting.

You'll manage a varied caseload, work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and provide outstanding care from initial consultation through to treatment and discharge.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing consultations independently.
• Working up medical cases and developing treatment plans.
• Performing routine surgical procedures.
• Assessing and managing medical and surgical patients from admission to discharge.
• Managing inpatient care to a high clinical standard.
• Prescribing safely and appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across all clinical disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is confident making clinical decisions and enjoys working within a fast‑paced hospital environment.

This role is not suitable for a newly qualified Veterinary Surgeon , as you'll need to be

need to be comfortable working with a good level of clinical independence from day one.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in small animal practice within a hospital or busy first‑opinion environment.
• Strong medical and consulting skills.
• Confidence working up cases independently.
• Experience performing routine surgery.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative approach and passion for delivering outstanding patient care.
• A commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Working Pattern - We believe a healthy work‑life balance is essential.

Core Hours

• Full‑time.
• Four‑day working week.
• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am – 7:00pm .
• Time off in lieu for every weekend worked.

We also have a non‑core hours role - please still apply if you would like to discuss!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art veterinary hospital.
• Interesting and varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities.
• Four‑day working week.
• Collaborative culture where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of future veterinary professionals.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to work in a progressive hospital where you'll be supported, challenged and encouraged to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Garden Vets Hospital and become part of a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional care for every patient, every day.

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