Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal | Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital | Nottinghamshire
Location: NottinghamshireJob Type: Permanent, Full‑Time (Part‑Time considered)Salary: £40,000–£70,000 DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded small animal veterinary team in Nottinghamshire. This role offers the chance to work within a Tier 3 veterinary hospital with an outstanding local reputation and a unique blend of first opinion and referral‑level veterinary care.
The Practice
This well‑established veterinary hospital is recognised for delivering exceptional patient care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Combining the benefits of a first opinion practice with advanced referral‑level facilities, the team manages a broad and interesting caseload supported by modern technology and specialist expertise.
The practice currently employs 16 Veterinary Surgeons, alongside 20 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 19 support colleagues, creating a supportive environment where clinical development and teamwork are highly valued.
The hospital benefits from multiple certificate holders across a range of disciplines, including:
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesia
- Dermatology
Several clinicians are also studying towards certificates in Surgery, Imaging, Internal Medicine and Endoscopy, making this an excellent environment for career progression and learning.
The Role – Veterinary Surgeon
This is a permanent Veterinary Surgeon role offering excellent clinical exposure, professional development opportunities and work‑life balance.
Key Details
- Full‑time position (part‑time hours considered for the right candidate)
- Day rota including weekends
- No Out‑of‑Hours (OOH) commitments, supported by a dedicated OOH team
- Certificate support available for the right candidate
- Exposure to both first opinion and advanced veterinary cases
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced certificate holders
The successful candidate will be confident with routine veterinary procedures and consultations in small animal practice. Applications are particularly welcomed from vets with a medical bias or interest in internal medicine, although all experienced Veterinary Surgeons are encouraged to apply.
State‑of‑the‑Art Veterinary Facilities
This Tier 3 veterinary hospital in Nottinghamshire is exceptionally well‑equipped, allowing clinicians to work to a high standard and manage complex cases in‑house.
The main hospital facilities include:
- High‑end ultrasound equipment
- Digital radiography
- Dental radiography
- Endoscopy, rhinoscopy and bronchoscopy
- Electrocautery and laparoscopy
- Tonometry and slit lamp equipment
- Newly installed CT scanner
The largest branch site also offers:
- Digital radiography and dental imaging
- Ultrasound facilities
- Fully equipped in‑house laboratory
The hospital laboratory is capable of running advanced diagnostics including:
- T4
- SDMA
- Cortisol
- Bile acids
- CPLI/FPLI
- Coagulation testing
- Urine sediment analysis
The team also benefits from access to Imagyst technology for rapid haematology and cytology interpretation.
In addition to advanced surgical procedures, the wider clinical offering includes laser therapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy.
Complex Surgical Caseload
The practice’s experienced surgery certificate holders regularly perform advanced procedures, including:
- BOAS surgery
- Cruciate surgery (TPLO/CCWO)
- Patella surgery
- Fracture repair
- Cholecystectomy
- Liver lobe resection
- TECA procedures
This makes the role ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop clinically within a progressive hospital setting.
The Team Culture
The team is made up of friendly, like‑minded veterinary professionals who share a passion for treating pets as though they were their own.
Employee wellbeing, collaboration and personal development sit at the heart of the practice culture, with a strong emphasis on supporting individuals to thrive both professionally and personally.
Location – Nottinghamshire
Located in a thriving Nottinghamshire town between Nottingham and Derby, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, making commuting straightforward.
The location offers:
- Easy access to the M1 motorway
- Local train station
- Excellent bus routes
- Close proximity to East Midlands Airport
This makes the role an excellent option for commuters across the East Midlands region.
Veterinary Surgeon Benefits
The successful Veterinary Surgeon will receive a highly competitive benefits package including:
- £40,000–£70,000 salary dependent on experience
- 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- £1,750 CPD allowance per annum with ongoing training support
- Certificate funding and support (for the right candidate)
- Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
- RCVS membership paid plus two additional professional memberships
- VDS cover included
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary treatment fees
- Colleague discount scheme
- Shopping, travel and entertainment discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company sick pay
- Annual salary reviews
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing
- Clear career progression opportunities
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