Veterinary Surgeon

Illinois Department of Human Services

. Provide first-opinion veterinary consultations .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeLeicester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as an Experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon with a strong focus on first-opinion consultations, routine surgery, and advanced surgical procedures. Collaborates effectively with a veterinary team to provide exceptional clinical care and continuity for a varied caseload.

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Experienced GP Veterinary SurgeonVeterinary Clinical ExperienceRoutine SurgerySoft Tissue ProceduresRCVS Registration

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Hard Skills

Veterinary ConsultationsAdvanced SurgeriesDentistryMedical InvestigationsSurgical Skills Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeamworkCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

RCVS Registration

Industry Keywords

Veterinary CareFirst-Opinion CaseloadClinical CareVeterinary TeamMentoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide first-opinion veterinary consultations
Perform routine surgery, dentistry and soft tissue procedures
Conduct medical investigations and advanced surgeries according to experience and interests
Provide continuity of care and maintain an appropriate in-house caseload
Work with the nursing team to deliver outstanding clinical care
Develop surgical skills and special interests with mentoring and support
Collaborate with Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, receptionists and practice management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary clinical experience appropriate for a varied first-opinion caseload
Ability or interest in consultations, routine surgery, dentistry, soft tissue procedures, medical investigations and advanced surgeries
RCVS registration implied by paid RCVS fees
Ability to work collaboratively within a veterinary team

Benefits

Comp & perks

224 hours annual leave, increasing to 264 hours after 2 years
Paid RCVS and VDS fees
Generous CPD allowance and support for certificates
Pension scheme
Colleague discounts through the practice and Pets at Home
Opportunities to develop surgical skills and special interests
No Out of Hours commitments
Supportive leadership team that listens and values your input