Veterinary Surgeon - Leicestershire

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal | Independent Practice | Leicester

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE | Full-time or Part‑time | Certificate Holder Required (Non‑Surgical)

An award‑winning, independent small animal practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a vet with a certificate in a medical discipline (excluding surgery) who is looking to work in a practice where their voice is genuinely heard and valued.

Voted Best UK Vets in 2021 and 2022, and proud recipients of the Elite Club Award in 2023, 2024 and 2025, this family‑run practice is recognised nationally for exceptional patient care, teamwork, and client satisfaction.

The Practice

• Independent, 9‑vet, family‑run small animal practice
• RCVS‑accredited
• Located in the heart of the National Forest
• Known for outstanding teamwork, collaboration, and high clinical standards

The team is passionate about supporting one another and playing to individual strengths, creating an environment where vets can thrive clinically and professionally.

The Role

• Small animal Veterinary Surgeon position
• Ideal for an experienced vet with a medical certificate (medicine, imaging, cardiology, dermatology, etc.)
• Flexible full‑time or part‑time options available
• Excellent clinical freedom with strong referral relationships

The practice is also launching a new chronic pain clinic, complementing an established in‑house acupuncture service.

Work‑Life Balance & Rota

• Choice of:
  • 5‑day week with early finishes and late starts, or
  • 4‑day week with a fixed day off
• Protected admin time for calls to ensure on‑time finishes
• No client calls after 7pm
• 2 consecutive Saturday mornings in 6 weeks, followed by 4 completely free weekends
• Saturday surgeries finish at 1:30pm
• No Sundays or bank holidays
• No out‑of‑hours (covered by a local OOH provider)

Facilities & Equipment

• Blood pressure monitors in every consult room
• Fully equipped in‑house laboratory (blood & urine analysers)
• Ultrasound with Doppler, linear and cardiac probes
• Rhino-, broncho- and gastroscopes
• Dedicated dental theatre with dental generator

Strong working relationships exist with local referral centres to support complex cases.

Sustainability & Location

• Use of Tuffies mattresses to reduce laundry and water usage
• Working towards Investors in the Environment accreditation

The practice is based in a beautiful rural location, close to:

• The Peak District
• Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby
• London (90 minutes by train)
• East Midlands & Birmingham Airports

Salary & Benefits Package

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Pay review after 6 months
• Certificates encouraged and fully funded
• Weekly in‑house CPD (equivalent to 12 hours CPD)
• 5 weeks annual leave, with buy‑back up to 7 weeks
• Visa sponsorship available
• Company sick pay
• Workplace pension
• VDS fees covered
• Generous staff pet discount

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected, award‑winning independent veterinary practice offering genuine flexibility, outstanding facilities, strong clinical support, and a welcoming team culture — all set within stunning countryside.

Brilliant colleagues. Real support. Clinical freedom. Beautiful surroundings.

Applications are welcomed from vets who value teamwork, high standards of care, and a healthy work‑life balance.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don\’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-56828