Join Sutton-in-Ashfield Vets4Pets as a Veterinary Surgeon in Nottinghamshire. This full-time or part-time role offers a salary of up to £70,000 (DOE), working 40 hours over 4 days with no out-of-hours and a fixed regular day off each week, ensuring a strong work-life balance.
Requirements
Must be a Veterinary Surgeon eligible for RCVS registration.
Confident in routine surgeries and consultations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care.
No specific minimum years of experience stated, but candidates must be confident in a first-opinion setting.
Skills & Responsibilities
Clinical competence: Deliver outstanding patient care and client service by performing routine surgeries and consultations.
Case management: Work up interesting cases independently and collaboratively within a progressive first-opinion practice.
Team collaboration: Work alongside vets, RVNs, and client care advisors in a supportive, teaching-focused practice environment.
Professional development: Engage in continuous learning and certificate study supported by a generous CPD budget and dedicated study days.
Potential transition routes: People from emergency veterinary roles or other small animal practice environments may bring strong clinical and surgical skills, alongside meeting mandatory RCVS registration requirements.
Up to £70,000 (Dependent on experience) | Full or Part time 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
ECG
Tonopen
Separate Dog, Cat and Exotic wards
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
Can consider full or part time hours for the right candidate
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!
