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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Orthopaedics & Pain Management - No Weekends


Company : Global Veterinary Careers


Location : Leicestershire, East Midlands


Created : 2025-06-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Rare opportunity to join a referral-only, niche musculoskeletal clinic with no weekends or OOH. Focused, rewarding caseload in a calm, structured setting. Were proud to be working exclusively on a unique and highly rewarding role for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for small animal orthopaedics, pain management, and musculoskeletal care. This independently owned service operates in a referral-only capacityproviding structured, elective treatment pathways without the pressures of emergency or out-of-hours commitments. Its a fantastic opportunity to refine your skills and work in a calm, focused environment centred on patient outcomes and long-term mobility management. About the Role : Monday to Friday rota, offering excellent work-life balance Elective-only mornings, focused on joint and epidural injections Afternoons structured around 1-hour consultations or 30-minute review appointme Clients are typically self-referrals whove heard of the service through word-of-mouth or physiotherapists; formal vet referrals are required for treatment Youll produce detailed post-consultation reports and clinical plans Many veterinary surgeons now refer directly based on strong results and communication Soft tissue concerns are referred internally to a visiting imager for MSK ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections every other week Caseload includes : ~70% mobility (osteoarthritis & MSK disorders) ~20% behavioural (where clinical exams are restricted for safety) ~10% working dog monitoring (tracking gait deviations for early intervention) What Were Looking For : RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with interest or experience in orthopaedics or pain management Experience in joint or epidural injections is a plus (training available) Confident communicator with an evidence-based, structured approach to care Someone who values quality, trust-building, and clinical outcomes over volume Whats on Offer: Salary up to 55,000 DOE 10% bonus based on clear KPIs tied to clinical and financial performance No weekend, emergency, or out-of-hours commitments Calm, professional referral environment with time to focus on each case Located in the East Midlands with good transport links CPD encouraged and supported Work with a supportive, experienced team in a truly unique clinical niche