Job Description

As a mixed vet you will be accountable for patient care within the clinic and on farms and yards, whilst ensuring we deliver exceptional care for our clients, patients and colleagues and maintain the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance. Join a supportive, progressive practice in the heart of Shropshire with the opportunity to shape your future — including a potential pathway to Branch Partnership

Due to a colleague leaving for New Zealand we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at Medivet Ellesmere (Blakemere Vets). Ideally, you will be an experienced vet with confidence across mixed practice, although we are also keen to hear from motivated new graduates looking to develop their career within a supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and collaborative team committed to providing high standards of patient and client care while supporting professional growth and work-life balance.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and well-being

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and well-being support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. Whether you are an experienced mixed vet looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Full-time position
• Mixed veterinary caseload
• 1 in 4 weekend out-of-hours rota
• 1 in 5 weekday night duties
• Opportunity for future Branch Partnership
• Salary up to £63,000 pa depending on experience
• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults/on farms/yards and perform surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development