An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, forward-thinking first opinion practice in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while encouraging clinical freedom, career progression and a healthy work-life balance. With no out-of-hours, minimal sole charge and excellent certificate support, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to develop your career within a progressive practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £60,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Full-time role working 35-40 hours over 4 days.
• Part-time applications considered.
• 1 in 4 Saturday rota (9:00am – 5:00pm).
• No out-of-hours.
• Fixed weekday off every week.
• Minimal sole charge.
• Certificate funding and career progression encouraged.
• RCVS Accredited Practice.
• ISFM Silver Cat Friendly and RWAF Silver Rabbit Friendly Practice.

The Practice

This modern, purpose-built small animal practice has been providing high-quality veterinary care since 2014 and has built an excellent reputation for clinical standards, teamwork and client care. The practice is RCVS accredited and has also achieved ISFM Silver Cat Friendly and RWAF Silver Rabbit Friendly accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to delivering exceptional care across a wide range of species.

You’ll be joining an experienced and collaborative team of four Veterinary Surgeons, seven Registered Veterinary Nurses, four Client Care Advisors and a dedicated Practice Manager. As a recognised teaching practice, the team regularly supports Student Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Students, creating an enjoyable learning environment where knowledge sharing and mentoring are encouraged.

The varied first opinion caseload provides an excellent mix of medicine and surgery, with strong clinical support available for more complex cases. Veterinary Surgeons with advanced qualifications are warmly welcomed, and enhanced salary packages are available to reflect additional expertise.

Facilities include:

• In-house laboratory.
• Digital radiography.
• Advanced ultrasound with cardiac probe.
• ECG.
• Tonopen.
• Separate dog, cat and exotic wards.
• Modern operating theatre.
• Dedicated prep area.
• On-site parking.

The Location

Located in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area of Nottinghamshire, the practice benefits from excellent access to Junction 28 of the M1, making commuting from Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and surrounding areas straightforward. Surrounded by beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, the area offers an excellent balance of town amenities, outdoor activities and convenient transport links.

The Role

This full-time position involves working 35-40 hours over four days with a fixed weekday off each week, allowing excellent consistency and work-life balance. Participation in a shared 1 in 4 Saturday rota is required, with no out-of-hours commitments and minimal sole charge.

You’ll manage a varied first opinion caseload across medicine and surgery while working alongside an experienced clinical team that actively encourages collaboration and case discussion. The practice is passionate about supporting Veterinary Surgeons to pursue certificates and develop their own clinical interests, with excellent CPD funding and ongoing mentorship available.

Veterinary Surgeons who enjoy mentoring students and working within a teaching environment will find this an especially rewarding opportunity.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is confident with routine consultations and surgery and enjoys managing a varied first opinion caseload.

You’ll be an excellent communicator who values teamwork, collaboration and delivering exceptional standards of patient and client care. Whether you’re looking to further develop your clinical interests, study towards a certificate or simply join a supportive and progressive practice, you’ll receive the encouragement and investment needed to achieve your career goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Enhanced salary available for advanced qualifications.
• Full-time role over four days.
• Fixed weekday off every week.
• No out-of-hours.
• Minimal sole charge.
• 1 in 4 Saturday rota.
• Generous CPD budget.
• Five paid CPD days each year.
• Certificate funding and support.
• Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships.
• Generous annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Additional paid birthday leave.
• Regular wellbeing afternoons.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Two complimentary Vac4Life policies.
• Work anniversary celebrations.
• Exclusive colleague discounts across selected pet care brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive practice where clinical excellence, teamwork and professional development are genuinely valued. Whether you’re looking to study towards a certificate, enjoy greater clinical responsibility or simply work within a supportive team that invests in your future, this role offers an excellent next step in your veterinary career.