Join the Barney & Bella Veterinary Team – And Help Change Lives Every Day!
Two roles, averaging 20.5 hours a week. One permanent and one temporary.
Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon who wants your work to mean even more? At Barney & Bella, our independent veterinary centre based at RSPCA Woodside, you’ll deliver outstanding care to pets and their owners while directly supporting the rescue animals who need it most. Profit from Barney & Bella goes straight back into RSPCA Woodside, helping vulnerable animals find safety, comfort, and new beginnings.
This is your chance to be part of a truly purpose-driven practice—where compassionate care, clinical excellence, and animal welfare all come together. The role also gives the opportunity to work directly with the RSPCA and their animals.
Why Choose Barney & Bella?
We’ve built something special: an uplifting, transparent, and inclusive clinical environment where your voice matters and your work makes a measurable difference.
Here, you’re not just treating animals—you’re shaping a service that transforms lives across the rescue centre and the wider community.
We’ve now been open for over a year and are still in an exciting growth phase.
Your Role: A Perfect Blend of Clinical Skill & Meaningful Impact
As a Veterinary Surgeon with us, you will:
- Deliver excellent clinical care across consultations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries
- Communicate with clarity, empathy, and openness
- Inspire colleagues while helping shape a positive, forward-thinking team culture
- Embrace innovation and champion best practice across the clinic
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- RCVS Registered, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
- Confident working independently and capable of sole charge
- Excited by the opportunity to help a new, mission-driven venture succeed
- Passionate about contextualised patient and client care
- Calm, resilient, and professional in a busy clinical environment
- Eager to develop yourself and support the growth of the team
What We Offer
- A deeply fulfilling role where your work directly improves the lives of rescue animals
- A warm, collaborative, and supportive team atmosphere
- Room to grow, lead, and influence an innovative new practice
- £1500 CPD allowance + 5 CPD days
- 2-day-a-week schedule, Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday (plus 1 in 4 Saturdays), averaging 20.5 hours
- Salary up to £31,159.18 (FTE £60,798.40 for 40 hours)
- 15-minute consults as standard, with protected admin time to support wellbeing and workflow
About Barney & Bella
Barney & Bella isn’t just another vet practice. It’s a community-focused, independent veterinary centre built with heart—combining clinical expertise with a mission to uplift animal welfare. When you work here, you empower the rescue team at RSPCA Woodside to help even more animals in need.
See why our clients love us—and why you’ll love working here!
“Best vets in Leicester xx”
“Fantastic vets, caring and friendly and knowledgeable I have recommended to so many people”
“Absolutely fantastic service every single visit - worth every penny x”
“I seriously could not have been more impressed on my first (but certainly not last) visit.”
JoinBarney & Bellaand be part of a team where every day you’re making a real difference—for pets, their owners, and the rescue animals your work supports.
Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?
If you’re looking for a veterinary role with purpose, positivity, and the chance to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
To arrange an informal chat with one of our team email [email protected] to arrange.
All applications must be made via Indeed, we will not consider CVs that are emailed to us.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £31,159.18 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please let us know whether you are interested in the permanent or temporary position, or both.
Work Location: In person