Veterinary Surgeon | Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

A fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, supportive small animal practice offering excellent clinical exposure, strong mentorship and a genuinely balanced working pattern. This role is ideal for vets seeking progression, certificate support and consistency in their working week without the burden of out-of-hours work.

Full Time | Up to £60,000 DOE | 35 Hours | 1 in 4 Saturdays | No OOH

Key Details:

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Hours: 35 hours per week

• Working Pattern: Full time with a fixed day off each week

• Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–5pm)

• Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

• Contract: Permanent

• OOH: None

• CPD: Generous allowance with certificate support

The Area:

Sutton-in-Ashfield is a well-connected market town in Nottinghamshire, ideally located close to the M1 and offering easy access to Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas. The town provides a mix of local amenities, green spaces and excellent transport links, making it a convenient and attractive location for both commuting and lifestyle balance.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with solid GP experience to join a friendly, experienced clinical team within a modern, well-equipped practice. You'll be supported by knowledgeable colleagues and benefit from a collaborative working environment where clinical development is actively encouraged.

The role includes a varied caseload across consultations and surgery, with minimal sole charge and strong internal support for more complex procedures. Vets with additional qualifications or a desire to pursue certificates are warmly welcomed, with enhanced salary and development support available.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion consultations and surgery

• Managing routine medical and surgical cases confidently

• Working cases up to gold standard with strong diagnostic support

• Collaborating closely with an experienced nursing and support team

• Supporting and mentoring students where appropriate

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident with routine small animal surgery and consults

• Comfortable with occasional sole charge

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Interest in ongoing clinical development and CPD

Facilities Include:

• Full in-house laboratory

• Digital radiography

• Advanced ultrasound with cardiac probe

• ECG and tonometry

• Modern, purpose-built clinical environment

Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE

• Generous CPD allowance with certificates encouraged

• 5 CPD days per year

• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

• Generous holiday allowance

• Birthday off if it falls on a working day

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Contributory pension scheme

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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