Full or Part-Time Vet - Sutton-in-Ashfield
Small Animal VetPermanent
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Small Animal Practice in Sutton-in-Ashfield with a supportive team culture and a strong clinical focus. The role offers a varied caseload, modern diagnostic support, and a working environment that values development, collaboration and work-life balance. Read on if you are looking for a progressive position where your contribution will be recognised.
Key Details
- Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon
- Working Pattern: Full or part time
- Hours: Ideally 40 hours per week over 4 days
- Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am to 5pm
- OOH: None
- Sole Charge: Minimal
- Clinical Focus: Routine surgery and consultations
- Team: 4 Vets, 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Client Care Advisors, and a dedicated Practice Manager
Why You'll Love This Role
You will join a collaborative team with strong clinical support and access to a broad range of facilities. The practice encourages certificate study and supports progression, while the rota structure promotes consistency and work-life balance.
About the Role
You will handle routine consultations and surgeries, with exposure to an interesting and varied caseload. The team is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in first-opinion practice and comfortable working up cases with support where needed.
Sole charge is minimal, which allows you to work within a supportive environment alongside experienced colleagues. The role suits someone who enjoys teamwork, values clinical standards and wants to contribute to a progressive practice.
The practice is also open to applications from vets with advanced qualifications and can offer an enhanced salary to reflect this.
About the Practice
This is an established practice that has been developing a collaborative and supportive culture since opening in 2014. It is a proud teaching practice and regularly supports SVNs and veterinary students, making it a strong environment for mentoring and learning.
Clinical support is backed by a full in-house laboratory suite, digital radiography, an advanced ultrasound machine with cardiac probe, ECG, Tonopen, and separate Dog, Cat and Exotic wards. The practice is RCVS accredited, ISFM Silver Cat Friendly accredited, and RWAF Silver plus rabbit friendly accredited.
The practice also places emphasis on value for money and clear client communication, with pricing reviewed regularly, treatment options discussed with clients, and estimates provided in advance of treatment.
Working in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Sutton-in-Ashfield offers a practical location for veterinary professionals, with easy access to Junction 28 of the M1 and good public transport links. It is well suited to candidates who want a straightforward commute while remaining within reach of Nottinghamshire countryside and nearby towns across the East Midlands.
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Generous CPD budget
- 5 paid CPD days per year
- Full support for certificate progression
- Paid memberships, including RCVS, BVA and VDS
- Generous holiday allowance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Extra day off on your birthday if it 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 and The Groom Room
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of caseload can I expect?
You can expect a varied first-opinion caseload with routine surgeries, consultations and exposure to interesting cases. The practice also offers support for non-routine procedures.
Is out-of-hours work required?
No. There is no out-of-hours requirement.
What support will be available?
You will work alongside an experienced team of Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Client Care Advisors and a Practice Manager. Certificate support and CPD development are also actively encouraged.
Is flexible working available?
Yes. The practice can consider full or part time hours for the right candidate.
What facilities does the practice offer?
Facilities include a full in-house laboratory suite, digital radiography, advanced ultrasound with cardiac probe, ECG, Tonopen, and separate Dog, Cat and Exotic wards.
If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive Small Animal Practice with strong facilities, progression opportunities and a sensible rota, please apply or get in touch for further information.
Job Reference No: JN-35985
Job location
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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