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Veterinary Surgeon - Up to £70,000 (DOE) | 40 Hours | No OOH | Certificate Support Encouraged

Salary:  Up to £70,000 per annum
Location:  Handforth, NTT, SK9 3RN
Location flexibility:  Office based
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Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Up to £70,000 (Dependent on experience) | 40 Hours | No OOH | Certificate Support Encouraged

We’re excited to be recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established, friendly team at Sutton-in-Ashfield Vets4Pets. We are a thriving, forward-thinking practice with a strong clinical focus and a fantastic team culture.

Conveniently located close to Junction 28 of the M1 with excellent public transport links, our practice offers easy commuting while being close to the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside.

Why Join Our Team?
You’ll be working alongside passionate and experienced practice owners:

  • Stephanie Cochrane, who graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2011 and holds a certificate in Exotic Animal Practice.
  • Faye Padley, a Registered Veterinary Nurse who qualified in 2016 and became Joint Practice Owner in 2019 after progressing through Vets4Pets.
    Together, they’ve built a collaborative, supportive, and progressive practice since opening in 2014.

You’ll join:

  • 4 Vets
  • 7 RVNs
  • 4 Client Care Advisors
  • A dedicated Practice Manager

We’re also a proud teaching practice, regularly supporting SVNs and vet students, so if you enjoy mentoring or working in a learning-focused environment, you’ll feel right at home.

Facilities & Clinical Support
We’re equipped to help you deliver excellent care with confidence:

  • Full in-house laboratory suite
  • Digital radiography and advanced ultrasound machine with cardiac probe
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Working at Vets for Pets

Office based

A little flex time

On site - in vets' practice

Company benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Dog friendly office
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Compassionate leave
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Health insurance
Mentoring
Learning platform
Personal development budgets
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
Carer’s leave
Shared parental leave
Dog friendly co-working space
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Referral bonus
In house training
Employee recognition scheme
Death in service
Employee discounts
Emergency leave
Relocation packages
Employee assistance programme
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Collaboration spaces
Book swaps
On-site shower
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking
Adoption leave
Coaching
Personal development days
Joining bonus
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    • You’ll have exposure to a varied caseload and access to strong clinical support for non-routine procedures. Sole charge is minimal, but we’re looking for someone confident with routine surgeries and consultations.

    We also warmly welcome applications from vets with advanced qualifications and we’re happy to offer an enhanced salary to reflect this.

    We are an RCVS accredited practice, are a ISFM Silver Cat Friendly accredited practice and a RWAF Silver plus rabbit friendly vet practice.

    The Role

    • Ideally looking for full time vet to work 40 hours per week over 4 days
    • 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–5pm)
    • No out-of-hours
    • A fixed regular day off each week
    • Minimal sole charge

    We value consistency and work-life balance, which is why you’ll always have the same day off each week, making it easier to plan life outside of work.

    Development & Benefits
    We’re passionate about supporting career progression and actively encourage certificate study.
    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Competitive salary up to £70,000 (Dependant on experience)
    • Generous CPD budget + 5 paid CPD days per year
    • Full support for certificate progression
    • Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
    • Generous holiday allowance
    • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
    • An extra day off if your birthday falls on a working day 🎉
    • Regular well-being afternoons during the working day
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • 2 free Vac4Life policies
    • Work anniversary celebrations
    • 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room

    Who We’re Looking For
    You’re a Veterinary Surgeon who:

    • Is confident in routine surgery and consultations
    • Enjoys working up interesting cases
    • Enjoys working as part of a supportive team with other vets and nurses
    • Values professional development
    • Delivers outstanding patient care and client service
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
    • Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
    • Confident in a first-opinion setting and motivated to work in a progressive, fast-paced practice with strong clinical standards

    Most importantly, you want to work somewhere that recognises your contribution and invests in your future.

    If you share our passion for high-quality pet healthcare and want to join a team where collaboration and progression are genuinely encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

    For an informal and confidential chat, contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team:
    northvet@vets4pets.com

    Or apply today and take the next exciting step in your veterinary career.

    Location: NG17 4EB

    We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

    We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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