Job ID: 15800
Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Practice – Nottingham Area
Region: East Midlands
County: Nottinghamshire
Profession: Veterinary Surgeon
Category: Small Animal
Position: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Accommodation: No
Job Description: Are you a dedicated vet looking to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners?
Join a passionate, skilled, and supportive team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas heard, and your career nurtured.
About the Practice
We’re recruiting on behalf of a friendly small animal practice on the outskirts of Nottingham. With excellent transport links into the city and beyond, this location is perfect for commuters while still offering a relaxed, suburban feel.
The town boasts a variety of independent shops, cafés, and pubs, along with good schools, affordable housing, and a growing local economy.
You’ll be joining:
3 Vets
4 Nurses
4 Receptionists providing outstanding admin support
The team is welcoming, collaborative, and even enjoys the occasional night out together!
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with valid RCVS registration
Solid experience in small animal practice, confident in both consults and surgery
In-depth understanding of UK first opinion practice
Confident in surgery (a surgical bias or certificate is a bonus)
Potential to step into a Lead Vet role for the right candidate
Full-time preferred, but part-time considered (flexible work cycle available)
Weekend rota of either 1:3 or 1:4, with time off in lieu
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for animal welfare and delivering high-quality patient care
Team player who can also work independently
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £65,000 (DOE / FTE)
Generous CPD allowance + funding towards certificates
5.6 weeks holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service
Extra day off for your birthday
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Private health insurance
Contributory pension scheme
In-house career development opportunities
Paid RCVS, BVA, and VDS fees
Funded visa sponsorship + potential relocation allowance
Reward hub with wellbeing and pastoral care support
Cycle-to-work scheme
20% staff discount
Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes (Retail Trust, Port of Call, MHFA)