Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description:

Are You Ready for a Unique Veterinary Adventure?

Position: Veterinary Surgeon – Building A Better World for Pets at Mars

Location: Waltham on the Wolds

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + 12% bonus + 15% shift allowance

Are you a veterinary surgeon looking to try something different, something that makes a real impact on pet lives worldwide? Join us in our mission of A Better World for Pets at Mars! We’re searching for passionate vets who are eager to deliver exceptional care, influence pioneering pet health projects, and play a crucial role in our team.

What are we looking for?

If you’re a qualified and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, let’s talk!

• Recent, relevant clinical experience and confidence in general practice (medical and surgical).
• The ability to thrive both independently and in a dynamic, larger team environment.
• A background in population medicine (preferred), with research experience or shelter medicine knowledge as a plus.
• Experience in training or line management—ideal but not essential.

Your skills: Equipment Utilization, Health & Safety, Numeracy, Organizational Skills, and clear Verbal Communication.

What will you be doing?

Your day-to-day will center around providing exceptional medical and surgical care to our resident cat and dog populations, with 200 of each in your care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Named Veterinary Surgeon as set out in the Guide to ASPA.
• Undertake approved Named Veterinary Surgeon training course within one year of accepting appointment and maintain required CPD.
• Delivering high-quality veterinary care during core hours, with the flexibility to respond to occasional on-call queries (1 night a week, 1 weekend in 4).
• Shaping and refining healthcare protocols, driving continuous improvements.
• Leading with medical insight on research projects, ensuring clinical excellence.
• Supporting and training other Associates in medical and surgical best practices.

Why Mars?

By joining Mars, you’ll work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates globally, united by our Five Principles. Here’s what you can expect:

• Purpose-driven work that matters—building the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development through Mars University, supporting your growth from day one.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? If you’re passionate about pet health and innovation, join us at Mars for an unforgettable veterinary career.

Apply now and let’s create A Better World for Pets together!

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.