Veterinary Surgeon (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
December 19, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About Us

At Stoke Festival Park Veterinary Practice, we are a growing, friendly, and supportive team committed to gold-standard patient care. Our practice is led by Craig, who has dedicated 10 years to building a positive, collaborative environment for pets, clients, and staff.

We are particularly interested in expanding our exotics care offering, and any veterinary surgeon with a special interest in exotic species will find a receptive and motivated nursing team ready to support you.

Our practice environment is designed to encourage professional growth, continuous learning, and a positive work-life balance.

Location Highlights

Stoke-on-Trent sits in the heart of Staffordshire, with excellent transport connections:

  • M6 access: approximately 1 hour to Manchester, 1 hour to Birmingham
  • A500 connection: convenient for commuting from surrounding towns and cities
  • Nearby attractions: Peak District, historic towns, and countryside walking trails
  • Local amenities: cafes, restaurants, and public transport links within walking distance

Your Role

We welcome applications from vets at all career stages—from new graduates seeking their first professional step to experienced clinicians interested in mentorship and leadership opportunities.

In this role, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality veterinary care across a variety of species
  • Support and develop the nursing and support teams
  • Build and maintain positive client relationships
  • Undertake CPD and professional development activities (fully funded)
  • Have dedicated time in your schedule for paperwork and consultation notes to support timely finishes
  • Bring enthusiasm and innovative ideas to help drive our practice forward
  • You will enjoy 15-minute consults with additional built-in time for catch-up, ensuring work-life balance is prioritised.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years’ service (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Flexible rota with no out-of-hours (OOH) requirements
  • CPD allowance: £1,500 (FTE) plus 5 paid days per year for study or courses
  • Support for professional certificates
  • Enhanced employer pension contribution: 6.5% employer, 2.5% employee
  • Private healthcare with a small employee contribution
  • Paid professional membership fees (RCVS, BVA, etc.)
  • In-house career development and potential partnership opportunities
  • Colleague discounts via Reward Hub
  • 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home, and Groom Room
  • Visa sponsorship available for international candidates (A+ rated sponsor)

Visa and right-to-work guidance:

Skilled Worker visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

UK employment rights and benefits:
https://www.gov.uk/employment-contracts-and-conditions

Equality and inclusion guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a genuinely supportive and experienced team
  • Opportunity to develop your special interests, including exotics or certificate training
  • Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
  • Contribute ideas and shape the future of a growing, community-focused veterinary practice
  • Work in a location offering both city convenience and countryside access

Our Commitment

We take inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life. We value, respect, and celebrate difference, and actively work to remove barriers and create opportunities. We encourage applications from candidates whose experience may not perfectly align but who can contribute uniquely through their values and behaviours.

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