At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide exceptional care for animals and lead surgical and medical cases.
- Company: Abbey Veterinary Centre, a friendly practice in Shrewsbury with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous CPD allowance, health cash plan, and staff pet care discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to wellbeing and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experienced vet with strong clinical skills and a passion for mentoring and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 49000 - 76500 £ per year.
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Abbey Veterinary Centre – Shrewsbury
Contract: 12‑month FTC, Maternity Cover | Full‑time/Part‑time/Flexible | Start in Nov 2026 | Practice Type: First Opinion
Competitive Salary: £49,000 – £76,500 depending on experience.
About the Role
Full‑time, 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 3 Saturday morning shifts.
We can consider part‑time, reduced hours, or flexible applications.
No bank holiday or out of hours work.
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Shrewsbury team.
Working in a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and best practice is shared.
Qualifications & Experience
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and owners.
- Confident in clinical skills, able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop, committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills to manage or lead on different case types.
- Natural mentor and team player, enjoying supporting and inspiring colleagues.
- Client care comes naturally, creating positive, reassuring experience that builds trust.
- As an experienced vet, bring a strong level of clinical autonomy, comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.
Benefits
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (Cert AVP, Pg Cert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered.
- Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell).
- Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable).
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, Mi Petfood and medications.
- Life at Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shrewsbury
Abbey Veterinary Centre is a friendly, close‑knit practice in the heart of Shrewsbury, offering the vets the time and support to work cases thoroughly alongside a dedicated team of three vets and four nurses.
Serving a loyal, family‑focused client base with a high proportion of insured pets, the practice combines Gold Standard ISFM Cat Friendly status, a commitment to Dogs Trust accreditation, and a continuous improvement culture, while benefiting from excellent transport links to Birmingham, Wales and Chester, all within easy reach.
Join us at CVS
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and can do their best work.
We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.
Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors.
We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.
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Veterinary Surgeon in Shrewsbury employer: Southdown Veterinary Group
Southdown Veterinary Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where your passion for animal welfare can truly shine. Located in Middlesbrough, our team enjoys competitive benefits such as annual leave and staff discounts, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic emergency veterinary environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners while working with a dedicated team of professionals.
Contact Details:
Southdown Veterinary Group Recruitment Team
