Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon 

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum FTE (D.O.E) Welcome bonus of up to £5,000 (direct applicants)

Location: Donnachie and Townley Veterinary Centre, Stafford

Job Type: Permanent. Open to full-time & part-time applications

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days with a 1:3 Saturday mornings. No OOH

Are you looking for a rewarding first opinion role where you can enjoy a varied caseload and build lasting relationships with your patients?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Why Join Us?

• Established, respected practice – Donnachie and Townley Veterinary Centre has been proudly serving the community for over 30 years across our two small animal practices in Rugeley and surrounding areas.
• Great location – Based in charming market towns just 50 minutes from Birmingham, with easy access to both the city and the countryside. West Midlands Airport is also only an hour away.
• Balanced caseload – Your typical week will include 1 day of surgery, 1 day of consultations, and 2 mixed days. We're happy to adapt the frequency of surgery or consults to suit your preference.
• Modern, well-equipped premises – Recently renovated, light and spacious sites with two theatres at Rugeley (linked by glass), plus digital X-ray, vista scanner, in-house blood machines, ultrasound, and dental radiography.
• High standards of care – Both sites hold Cat-Friendly Silver status, along with Silver RWAF and Green Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation.  

Our Team

• 5 Vets, supported by a dedicated nursing and client care team.
• A genuinely supportive, sociable team that values case continuity and building lasting client relationships.
• We also treat wildlife and exotic cases, from hedgehogs and owls to reptiles and even a baby dragon

What We're Looking For

• A confident small animal Vet, comfortable with routine primary care duties.
• Interest in developing advanced skills is welcomed – we actively encourage CPD and professional growth.
• Someone who values teamwork, enjoys variety, and shares our passion for providing the best care to patients.

What We Offer

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

About Us

Donnachie and Townley 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 6000 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 individual 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 or call

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Salary Value:£60,000 per annum;   

Salary Description:£5,000 welcome bonus and Salary up to and depending on experience;