Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Shires Vets, Stoke-on-Trent

Location:

Shires Vets, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Job type:
Permanent.

Hours:

Part-time, 20 hours per week over 2 days, plus 1:6 Saturdays with time off in lieu. No OOH.

Salary:
Up to £50,000 (full‑time equivalent, based on a 40‑hour week) dependent on experience. Welcome bonus of up to £2,000 (direct applicants).

We’re really excited to be offering a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive, and long‑established team at Shires Vets.

This role will be primarily based at our Eaton Park and Stone sites, with some flexibility required to support shifts across our other branches, offering a chance to build relationships with different teams and enjoy a varied working week.

• Ideally a Veterinary Surgeon with a few years’ experience in general practice
• Someone flexible and happy to support shifts across our branches when needed
• A kind, enthusiastic team player who enjoys learning and contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Ideally available to work Thursdays and Fridays, although we’re very happy to discuss alternative options to suit your needs

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave (pro rata)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certifications encouraged and funding available
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health insurance
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

Shires Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6,000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individuals but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

To apply , please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lis or call .

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In that case, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.