Tempus Recruitment
Veterinary Surgeon - £10K Joining Bonus, Relocation and Visa Sponsorship
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have at least three years of small animal general practice experience. You should be confident in managing medical and surgical cases and possess strong communication skills for client interaction.
Job Description
Our Client is a modern, purpose-built small animal practice in Lincoln that is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing permanent team.
This is a strong opportunity for a Vet who wants to manage a varied GP caseload, develop a particular clinical interest and work alongside a highly capable nursing and support team.
The Package
- Salary from £60,000, increasing with experience
- Uncapped salary potential, with reviews twice per year
- £10,000 joining bonus, paid across two stages
- £2,000 guaranteed recognition payment across the first two quarters
- £5,000 relocation allowance following a successful 12-week review
- Visa sponsorship and associated costs funded where required
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous CPD allowance
- Certificate funding considered
- Funded professional memberships
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Income protection
- Electric car scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Employee benefits and retail discounts
- Veterinary treatment discounts
- Internal leadership development and training
Working Hours / Rota
This is a permanent, full-time position working 39 hours across four days per week, together with a 1:4 weekend rota.
The working pattern is designed to provide a sustainable balance while allowing clinicians to remain fully involved in the development and continuity of their cases.
Role Description
The successful Veterinary Surgeon will manage a varied small animal GP caseload, including preventative healthcare, consultations, medical investigations, routine surgery and the treatment of sick and injured patients.
The practice supports thorough diagnostic workups and continuity of care, with an engaged client base and more than 40% of clients enrolled on a preventative healthcare plan.
Clinicians with a particular area of interest are especially encouraged to apply. Additional support is available across surgery, ophthalmology, imaging, internal medicine and cardiology, providing the opportunity to develop your preferred discipline and help shape the services offered as the team continues to grow.
Team Size
The permanent veterinary team currently includes an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon, with additional support available from clinicians in surgery, ophthalmology, imaging, internal medicine and cardiology.
The nursing team is led by an experienced Head Nurse and includes four RVNs, with recruitment underway for a Deputy Head Nurse. The nurses are confident across complex procedures, radiography, dentistry, Schedule 3 duties and nurse-led clinics.
The wider team also includes four Customer Experience Coordinators and two weekend Animal Care Assistants.
Practice Details
The surgery is modern, spacious and purpose-built, with its layout designed around efficient clinical workflows, high-quality patient care and a positive client experience.
The wider veterinary group continues to invest in facilities, clinical technology and colleague development, with opportunities to pursue certificates, develop advanced interests and collaborate with experienced clinicians across a range of disciplines.
Ideal Candidate
The practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with at least three years of small animal GP experience. You should be confident managing both medical and surgical cases, communicating treatment options clearly with clients and working collaboratively with the wider clinical and non-clinical team.
Candidates with a particular clinical interest are especially encouraged to apply, with opportunities to help develop services within the practice. A strong commitment to high-quality patient care, preventative healthcare and pet wellbeing is essential.
Interested?
Get in touch to learn more or apply confidentially:
📧 Sam@tempus-recruitment.com
📞 01626 249 108
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About Tempus Recruitment
Welcome to Tempus Recruitment: ➡️ Veterinary Recruitment Agency | UK and USA Divisions ➡️ Connecting professionals with exciting opportunities With decades of experience in the recruitment industry and a dedicated focus on the Veterinary sector, we are uniquely positioned to assist both clients and candidates in finding their perfect roles and pride ourselves on making the recruitment process as stress-free as possible on both sides. Our extensive network of clients, hospitals, and practices allows us to match exceptional candidates with the right positions on an individual basis. This vast client base positions Tempus as one of the few recruitment agencies worldwide that can offer such a wide variety of job opportunities at scale. We currently have thousands of open roles, ranging from temporary work (locum/relief/ad hoc) to full-time, permanent positions. We take pride in our diverse range of roles and have specialized recruiters and support staff dedicated to specific areas to ensure the highest quality of service. Our teams are organized to focus on geography, job type/area of discipline, salary level, employment type, and seniority. This specialization ensures that your hiring requirements or job search will be handled by an expert who knows your field inside and out. We are confident that our expertise can add significant value to your recruitment or job search process so please get in touch with us to find out more.