Veterinary surgeon

First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon – Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington

Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits | CVS Group

Are you looking for a fresh opportunity within a supportive hospital setting that offers clinical variety, professional growth, and a supportive management team?

At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, we're looking for a full-time First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as we further develop and grow our first opinion service within a thriving multidisciplinary hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment where general practice, referral care, and out-of-hours services operate seamlessly under one roof.

Why Choose Dovecote?

Dovecote is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital based in Castle Donington, with excellent transport links to Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester. We're proud to house:

✔ A dynamic first opinion team with a varied caseload
✔ A leading referral service, including internal medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and a flagship neurology and neurosurgery department
✔ A dedicated MiNight emergency and out-of-hours team ensuring continuity of care
✔ A large, highly skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff working across all departments to deliver outstanding patient care

You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative and friendly team where knowledge-sharing and patient-focused care are at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for You?

✔ Competitive salary, dependent on experience
✔ Full-time hours with a balanced rota and limited weekend commitments (4-hour shift, 1 in 4 Saturdays) and no night work thanks to our dedicated in-house out-of-hours team
✔ Supportive clinical leadership and career development opportunities
✔ Generous CPD allowance, including funding for certificates
✔ CVS employee benefits, including: ✔ Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay
✔ Company Sharesave Scheme
✔ Staff discount across CVS practices
✔ Health Shield Cash Plan
✔ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your first opinion career or bring your experience to help shape a growing service, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply Now and become part of our journey at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital.