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Veterinary Surgeon

J929317 Chesterfield East Midlands £45K - £60K / Year

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Practice

Location: Chesterfield area
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 DOE
Full-Time, Part-Time or 12-Month Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and supportive team working across two veterinary practices in the Chesterfield area.

There is flexibility to consider a permanent full-time or part-time position, as well as a 12-month maternity cover contract. You'll be joining an experienced team that values clinical autonomy, collaborative working and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

With a varied caseload, modern facilities and no out-of-hours commitment, this role would suit a vet looking for a rewarding position within a supportive environment that encourages professional development and a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

• Manage a varied small animal caseload, with a good balance of consultations and surgery.
• Work across two veterinary practices within the Chesterfield area.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and provide high-quality, individualised care for their pets.
• Work collaboratively with experienced veterinary and nursing colleagues across both sites.
• Exercise clinical judgement and autonomy in day-to-day case management.
• Develop your own clinical interests, with support available for further professional development.
• An interest or additional experience in internal medicine would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Pattern

• Permanent full-time, permanent part-time or 12-month maternity cover options available.
• Four-day working week for full-time positions.
• Typical shifts of either 8:00am-6:00pm or 9:00am-7:00pm.
• One in five Saturdays, 8:30am-3:30pm.
• No out-of-hours commitment.
• Planned start date of December 2026.
• A driving licence is preferable, as the role involves working across two practice locations.

The Team

• Join a friendly and approachable team with a range of clinical experience.
• Benefit from dedicated nursing and administrative support.
• Work in an environment where colleagues value collaboration and open communication.
• Enjoy the opportunity to contribute ideas and have your clinical opinions heard.
• Receive support to develop your professional interests and clinical skills.

Practice Facilities

• Modern facilities and equipment to support high-quality first-opinion small animal care.
• Dedicated nursing support.
• Administrative support to help the practices run smoothly.
• A varied caseload offering opportunities to develop experience across consultations, surgery and internal medicine.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
• Ideally three or more years of post-qualification experience, although applications from vets with other levels of experience will be considered.
• Confident managing consultations and routine surgical cases.
• A compassionate approach to patient care and strong communication skills.
• A commitment to building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• An interest in developing clinical skills and pursuing areas of professional interest.
• A driving licence is preferable for travel between the two practice locations.

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £45,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
• Choice of permanent full-time, permanent part-time or 12-month maternity cover employment.
• Four-day working week for full-time positions.
• No out-of-hours commitment.
• Supportive team with dedicated nursing and administrative assistance.
• Clinical autonomy within a working environment that values individual judgement.
• Modern facilities and equipment.
• Encouragement and support for continuing professional development.
• A genuine emphasis on work-life balance.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive workplace where their contribution is valued and they can build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied caseload across two practices, enjoy clinical freedom and develop your professional interests within a collaborative team. The flexible contract options also make this opportunity worth considering whether you're looking for a permanent position or a fixed-term role.

Based in the Chesterfield area, this position could be ideal for a vet who values high standards of patient care, supportive colleagues and a sustainable working pattern.

Interested in finding out more?

For further information or a confidential, informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact our recruitment team.

We welcome applications from Veterinary Surgeons who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and contributing positively to a supportive clinical team.

How to Apply?

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