Veterinary Surgeon | Kettering, Northamptonshire (East Midlands)

An exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, purpose-built 24-hour hospital in Kettering. This role offers excellent facilities, strong clinical support and genuine flexibility, making it suitable for vets at different stages of their career who are looking to develop within a supportive hospital environment.

Full Time or Part Time | Permanent | Hospital-Based Role

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire (East Midlands)

• Hours: Full time or part time considered

• Weekend Rota: 1 in 8 daytime weekends only, plus 1 in 8 short shift

• Bank Holidays: Included within rota

• OOH: None (dedicated out-of-hours team)

• Contract: Permanent

The Hospital Environment

• Brand-new, purpose-built 24-hour veterinary hospital

• Designed by vets to support modern clinical workflows

• Extensive diagnostic and surgical facilities including CT, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopy

• Sterile theatre facilities with piped gas

• Strong focus on team welfare and working environment

• Large multidisciplinary team of over 80 colleagues across clinical and support roles

The Role

• Hospital-based small animal role with strong clinical exposure

• Opportunity to follow cases through from consultation to diagnosis and treatment

• Suitable for vets who have recently completed VetGDP or more experienced clinicians exploring further development

• Flexible working patterns available to suit individual preferences

• Excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours duties

Working Pattern

• Full-time or part-time hours available

• Weekend rota of 1 in 8, daytime only

• Additional 1 in 8 short shift on either Saturday or Sunday

• Time off in lieu provided for weekend work

• Dedicated OOH team covers nights and emergencies

Location Highlights

• Based in the centre of Kettering, a historic market town in Northamptonshire

• Less than one hour by train to London and Birmingham

• Surrounded by countryside, country parks and green spaces

• Excellent local amenities and schooling options

• Ideal balance of town living with easy access to rural areas

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 to £70,000 DOE (pro rata)

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum

• Relocation package available

• Temporary accommodation available during relocation

• RCVS membership paid plus two additional professional subscriptions

• Health and wellbeing support scheme

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Company sick pay

• Ongoing in-house training and genuine career development opportunities

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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