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Veterinary Surgeon

J648773 Derby East Midlands £65K / Year

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Part time

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £65,000 FTE, depending on experience

Are you looking to join a friendly, supportive veterinary team where enjoying your work is just as important as delivering excellent patient care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a successful and welcoming first-opinion practice in Derby. This is a great opportunity to become part of an established team that takes pride in creating a positive working environment, supporting one another and providing high standards of care to patients and clients.

The practice is ideally situated with convenient transport links to Nottingham, Burton and the Peak District.

The Role

You will be involved in a varied first-opinion caseload, using your medical and surgical skills to provide excellent care while working collaboratively with the wider team.

The working pattern is approximately 30 hours per week and will ideally include:

• Wednesdays and Fridays as set working days.
• Either Tuesday or Thursday as the third weekday.
• Weekday hours of 9am-7pm.
• One in three Saturdays, 9am-4:30pm, as part of a shared rota.
• Some sole-charge responsibility.
• No out-of-hours commitments.

There may be some flexibility around the working arrangement, which can be discussed with the practice.

The Team and Practice Environment

You will be joining a friendly and experienced team comprising four Veterinary Surgeons, five nurses, three client care advisors and a Practice Administrator.

The practice places a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and colleague wellbeing. It aims to create an environment where people feel supported, valued and able to enjoy coming to work.

The team is dedicated to delivering excellent standards of patient and client care and is keen to welcome someone who will contribute positively to its collaborative culture.

Practice Facilities and Equipment

The modern practice offers well-equipped facilities and in-house diagnostic support, including:

• Modern consulting and surgical facilities.
• In-house laboratory equipment.
• Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation at Silver Standard.
• Rabbit-friendly facilities and approach to care.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Good general small animal medical and surgical skills.
• Confidence in working up cases and managing a varied first-opinion caseload.
• A commitment to high standards of patient and client care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous veterinary experience is preferred, although confident new graduates will also be considered.

Package and Benefits

• Salary of up to £65,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service.
• Generous CPD allowance and funding towards certificates.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities.
• RCVS, BVA and VDS membership fees paid.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Access to a colleague reward scheme and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 20% discount on selected pet care, retail and grooming services.
• Access to colleague assistance and mental health support programmes.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a practice where team culture and colleague wellbeing are genuinely valued. You will benefit from an experienced and supportive team, modern facilities and opportunities to develop your clinical interests.

Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a positive change or a confident new graduate seeking a supportive first-opinion environment, this could be a rewarding next step in your career.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.

How to Apply?

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813453 or email us at [email protected]