Veterinary Surgeon | Derby, Derbyshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and supportive first opinion small animal practice in the Derby area. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a close-knit team that prides itself on delivering outstanding patient care while creating an enjoyable and rewarding working environment. With flexible part-time hours, no out-of-hours and excellent opportunities for professional development, this role offers a fantastic work-life balance within a modern and progressive practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Part-time role working 15-30 hours per week.
• Flexible working pattern.
• Ideally includes Fridays.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• No out-of-hours.
• Certificate funding and excellent CPD support.
• Silver Cat Friendly accredited practice.
• Rabbit Friendly practice.
• Modern purpose-built facilities.

The Practice

This modern, purpose-built small animal practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional veterinary care within the local community. The team has created a welcoming and supportive culture where colleagues work closely together, enjoy coming to work and are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.

You’ll be joining an experienced team of four Veterinary Surgeons, five Registered Veterinary Nurses, three Client Care Advisors and a Practice Administrator, all led by an experienced Practice Owner who is committed to supporting colleagues and maintaining high clinical standards.

The practice provides a varied first opinion caseload, allowing Veterinary Surgeons to work cases up thoroughly while delivering continuity of care. As a Silver ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly Practice, the team is committed to providing the highest standards of care for all patients.

Facilities include:

• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• In-house laboratory.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Modern anaesthetic monitoring.
• Spacious consulting rooms.
• Silver ISFM Cat Friendly facilities.
• Rabbit Friendly practice.
• On-site parking.

The Location

Located in the Derby area, the practice benefits from excellent transport links with easy access to Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, the A38 and the beautiful Peak District National Park. The area offers an excellent combination of city amenities, countryside and convenient commuting, making it a fantastic place to both live and work.

The Role

This flexible part-time position offers between 15 and 30 hours per week, with flexibility around full or part working days. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to work Fridays and participate in a shared 1 in 3 Saturday rota.

You’ll enjoy a varied first opinion caseload across medicine and surgery, with opportunities to work cases up to a high standard while providing exceptional continuity of care. There will be some sole charge responsibilities, making this role well suited to an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident working independently when required.

The practice actively encourages career progression and supports Veterinary Surgeons wishing to pursue certificates or further develop their clinical interests.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills and confidence working within a busy first opinion environment.

You’ll be an excellent communicator who enjoys building lasting client relationships, working collaboratively with colleagues and delivering exceptional standards of patient care. Confidence with routine surgery, consultations and case work-ups is essential, together with a genuine passion for animal welfare and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Part-time role with flexible working.
• 15-30 hours per week.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Certificate funding and support.
• Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Funded visa sponsorship available.
• In-house career development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Exclusive colleague discounts across selected pet care brands.
• Modern purpose-built practice with excellent facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and progressive practice where teamwork, clinical excellence and colleague wellbeing are genuinely valued. Whether you’re looking for greater flexibility, the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills or simply become part of a friendly team that enjoys working together, this role offers an excellent next step in your veterinary career.

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