Small Animal Vet Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive first-opinion practice in the Corby area. This role would suit a vet with at least 2 years' experience who is looking for a supportive environment, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to progress into a Lead Vet position.

The practice is going through an exciting period of growth, with plans to expand the veterinary team and continue developing its clinical offering. With a flexible approach to working arrangements and an owner who is keen to invest in the team, this is an excellent opportunity for a vet who wants to have a genuine influence on the future direction of a practice.

Benefits Overview

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Full-time and part-time opportunities, with a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Flexible working environment
• No out-of-hours requirement
• 1 in 3 Saturday shifts
• Support for certificates and further qualifications
• Genuine progression opportunity towards a Lead Vet position
• Progressive and growth-focused working environment
• Supportive clinical team
• Onsite parking
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the practice

Key Duties

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care to a varied small animal caseload
• Manage routine consultations, diagnostics and medical cases
• Undertake routine surgical procedures appropriate to your experience
• Develop strong relationships with clients and provide clear, compassionate communication
• Work collaboratively with the existing veterinary and nursing team
• Contribute ideas and support the continued development of clinical standards within the practice
• Take on additional leadership responsibilities as your experience and interest develops
• Work confidently with a degree of sole-charge responsibility, particularly during weekend shifts

Working Pattern

• Minimum of 30 hours per week
• Full-time and part-time options available
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Saturday rota of approximately 1 in 3
• Saturday shifts currently run from 9:00am - 6:00pm
• No Sunday working
• No out-of-hours rota

The practice is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 7:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am - 6:00pm, with the exact working pattern open to discussion depending on your requirements.

Practice Facilities

• Established first-opinion small animal practice
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continued growth
• Currently working alongside an experienced veterinary nurse team
• Four RVNs within the practice
• Existing veterinary team includes an experienced practice owner and an 18-month qualified Veterinary Surgeon
• 15-minute standard consultations
• Good scope to develop the clinical offering as the practice grows
• Convenient onsite parking

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVSc or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised in the UKRCVS registration or eligibility to register
• Minimum of 2 years' small animal veterinary experience
• Confident working across routine medical and surgical cases
• Comfortable with a degree of sole-charge responsibility
• Strong communication and client-care skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care
• Ambitious and interested in contributing to the development of a growing practice
• Leadership experience is advantageous but not essential

Why Apply?

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who wants more than simply a clinical role. The practice is looking to grow its veterinary team to four vets and is open to supporting the right individual with certificates, professional development and progression towards a Lead Vet position.

The environment is flexible and progressive, with an owner who has a genuine growth mentality and is keen to give the successful candidate the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the practice as it develops.

Based in the Corby area, this role offers the chance to join a friendly and developing practice while having genuine scope to progress your career.

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