Veterinary Surgeon | Daventry, Northamptonshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice in the Daventry area of Northamptonshire. Offering a salary of up to £70,000 DOE, a four-day working week, no out-of-hours and genuine clinical autonomy, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to build long-term client relationships, develop their own caseload and shape their clinical interests within a supportive and well-equipped practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time Veterinary Surgeon position.
• Part-time applications considered.
• 40 hours across 4 days.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital.
• High level of clinical autonomy.
• Opportunity to develop your own caseload and clinical interests.
• Well-equipped first opinion practice.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This well-established small animal practice offers a friendly, supportive working environment with a loyal and established client base. The practice provides a varied first opinion caseload across medicine and surgery, making it an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to enjoy clinical freedom while continuing to develop professionally.

You'll be joining a close-knit team that values collaboration and high clinical standards, while also encouraging individual interests and allowing Veterinary Surgeons the autonomy to manage cases and build long-term relationships with clients.

The practice enjoys strong support from a nearby 24-hour hospital, providing access to advanced diagnostics, specialist expertise, emergency care and referral services whenever required, allowing you to manage cases confidently while knowing additional support is always available.

Facilities & Equipment

• Spacious consulting rooms.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Diagnostic ultrasound.
• ECG equipment.
• Digital dental suite.
• In-house laboratory.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Well-equipped treatment and preparation areas.
• Access to nearby 24-hour hospital and referral facilities.

The Location

Situated in the market town of Daventry, the practice enjoys an excellent central location with convenient access to the M1, A45 and surrounding towns, including Northampton, Rugby, Coventry and Leamington Spa. Surrounded by beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, the area offers an excellent work-life balance with affordable housing, excellent local amenities and plenty of outdoor leisure opportunities.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours across four days, although part-time applications will also be considered to support flexible working.

The rota includes either 1 in 3 Saturday mornings or 1 in 6 full weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital, with no out-of-hours commitment, providing an excellent balance between career and personal time.

You'll enjoy a varied first opinion caseload across consultations, medicine and surgery, with a high level of clinical autonomy and the opportunity to develop your own areas of interest. Whether your passion lies in surgery, internal medicine or another clinical discipline, the practice is committed to supporting your professional development and investing in the equipment and training needed to help you achieve your goals.

This role would particularly suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident with sole charge and enjoys building long-term relationships with clients while developing a loyal caseload.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid first opinion experience and confidence managing a varied caseload independently.

You'll be passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care, enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team and be keen to develop your own clinical interests. Confidence with sole charge, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to patient care will enable you to thrive in this role.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Part-time applications considered.
• 40-hour week across 4 days.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• Access to Clinical Communities and nearby 24-hour hospitals.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in the Daventry area of Northamptonshire, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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