A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon

Do you have a passion for Emergency and Critical Care, but prefer working days? Look no further!

Shrewsbury Hospital is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and supportive team.

In this exciting role, you’ll oversee inpatient care and emergency cases coming through our A&E service, offering a stimulating mix of medically focused cases. Your primary responsibility will be to meet the needs of our inpatients — whether that means performing emergency procedures yourself or coordinating care with our skilled multidisciplinary team.

Core Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll be:

Highly skilled and motivated to continue developing your technical capabilities

Confident managing complex medical cases, with some surgical experience

A genuine team player who enjoys the buzz of a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Compassionate and empathetic when communicating with clients during stressful situations

Desirable:

Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (advantageous but not essential)

You’ll share our vision for working in a not-for-profit environment, committed to providing the highest standard of care to pets and their owners.

Rota

Average 40 hours per week

Rota options: 4 on / 4 off OR 3 shifts per week with 2:9 weekends

Shift times: 07:00 – 20:00 (including 1 hour unpaid lunch)

Benefits:

6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays

Funded CPD

Visa support

Private Health Care 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period  

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service

Cycle to work scheme

E-Car scheme

Store Discounts from Vivup

Refer-a-Friend bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is  inclusive for all employees.