If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, 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.

Role: Veterinary Surgeon (Primary Care)

Salary: Up to £65,000 D.O.E.

Location: Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, Swindon

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 40 hours a week, 4-day week with a 1 in 8 weekends (with 2 days in lieu the following week) Minimal on-call as ECC team on site.

Join our dynamic team at Eastcott Veterinary Hospital as a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus!

If you are eager to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment within a multi-disciplinary hospital, this role is perfect for you!!!

We are seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon, ideally with a Surgical Certificate (or currently pursuing one), who excels in communication and teamwork to work alongside a team of 13 Vets. At Eastcott, you’ll thrive among a friendly team that values your input and fosters engaging case discussions, ensuring you grow both personally and professionally.

This exciting role is primarily based at our main hospital but also includes rotations through our consulting-only branches.

Beyond your clinical responsibilities, you will find numerous opportunities to explore your passions—whether by participating in the Green Team, mentoring recent graduates, or helping to organise our vibrant social events.

We are looking for

• Veterinary Degree Registrable in the UK enabling full MRCVS status
• Excellent communication skills
• A can-do attitude, determination, and positivity
• Strong team ethos
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits Include

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Relocation package available
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced Equal Family leave for birth/adoption
• 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

About Us

Our well-equipped practice, dedicated to our fantastic primary care team is set within a large hospital that also houses a multi-disciplinary referral team. Eastcott is based in Swindon with the main site in Dorcan, and smaller branches in North Swindon and Old Town.  

We provide 24-hour emergency services and routine primary care for small animals, working separately – albeit closely - with the referral and ECC department.

Eastcott Referrals, as part of Linnaeus, are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by completing our quick application form! For further information, reach out to Lissa at [email protected].

Salary Value:£65,000 per annum;

Salary Description:Salary up to and depending on experience;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]