Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

Join Abington Park Vets’ first opinion team in Northampton, where you’ll enjoy clinical independence without the pressure of out-of-hours commitments. This role offers genuine flexibility—choose between 4×10 hour or 5×8 hour patterns, with Saturday shifts on a manageable rota and time off in lieu. The practice recognises that life happens outside work, so they’re genuinely open to discussing alternative rota patterns that suit your circumstances, whether that’s school pickups or reduced hours during holidays.

You’ll be working alongside 13 veterinary surgeons (the majority holding certificates), supported by an experienced nursing team of 18 RVNs. The practice is exceptionally well-equipped with in-house endoscopy, on-site CT, digital radiography, doppler ultrasonography, a purpose-built dental suite, and mobile MRI service. This setup means you’ll rarely need to refer cases externally—investigations happen in the same building, creating an ideal environment for learning new skills and pursuing advanced qualifications.

Nestled in picturesque Northamptonshire with strong links to London and Birmingham, the practice recently underwent full refurbishment to match modern referral hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver confident first opinion consulting across a loyal client base
• Perform first opinion surgical procedures with clinical independence
• Provide dedicated inpatient care and follow-up treatment
• Collaborate with the practice’s referral-trained certificate holders to develop your own specialist interests
• Utilise advanced on-site diagnostics (CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental equipment)
• Contribute to a team committed to gold standard animal care

Requirements

• MRCVS qualification
• Confident consulting and first opinion surgical skills
• Ability to provide dedicated inpatient care
• Passion for high-standard animal welfare and client service
• Interest in developing further qualifications and specialist knowledge (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional holiday on your birthday
• Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance, 5 days paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, and research funding opportunities
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay), cycle to work scheme, non-accidental injury support
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees paid
• Financial: Competitive base salary to £66,000 DOE, 5% employee/3% employer pension contribution, £1,250 per annum Care Fund allowance
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback from 100+ retailers, discounted staff pet care, infection prevention and control programme, quality improvement programme

About the Practice

Abington Park Vets is a modern first opinion and referral practice located in Moulton, Northampton. Part of IVC Evidensia, the practice operates as a integrated small animal centre with exceptional facilities including on-site CT, endoscopy, digital radiography, doppler ultrasound, specialist dental suite, and mobile MRI service. The team comprises 13 veterinary surgeons, 18 registered veterinary nurses, 4 student veterinary nurses, 4 kennel assistants, and a lab technician.

The practice has recently completed full refurbishment to align with modern referral hospital standards. It’s positioned in picturesque Northamptonshire, offering strong connections to London and Birmingham, with a wealth of sporting, recreational and cultural activities for all ages.