Veterinary Surgeon
LinnaeusThree Rivers, England, United Kingdom • Three Rivers, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 15, 2026
45000 - 65000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Chess Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world.
Job Description
We are looking for a veterinary surgeon to join our team at Chess Veterinary Clinic. The role offers a stable, supportive environment with loyal clients, experienced colleagues, and excellent facilities. You will have a genuine surgical caseload and time to work up cases. We value your clinical opinion and offer a structured, predictable rota with 40 hours/week and 1 in 4 Saturdays.
Requirements
- Solid small animal GP experience - minimum 3 years UK
- Confidence in both consults and surgery
- Ability to work full-time within a structured rota
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus Linnaeus CPD Programme
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle to work scheme