Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

Join Oundle Veterinary Surgery as a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon in this full-time permanent role based in Peterborough. You'll work across a dynamic practice group of 14.5 FTE vets, many with specialist credentials including an exotic specialist and certificate holders. This is a collaborative environment where clinical meetings are held regularly to share knowledge, and investment in new equipment supports best practice throughout the team.

The schedule is structured and predictable: four days weekly 8am to 7pm with one day off each week, plus Saturday mornings on a 1 in 6 rota and one longer Saturday shift per month (1 in 6). One late shift per week (9:30am to 7:30pm) is part of the pattern. Importantly, there is no out-of-hours work involved in this role, making it ideal if you value your evenings and weekends. TOIL is offered for Saturday work.

You'll be based at Oundle or Peterborough, both ideally positioned to serve their local communities. The practice group has two surgeries and welcomes work experience students and veterinary students, reflecting their commitment to developing the profession.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care across a varied and rewarding small animal caseload
• Perform routine surgical procedures and more common emergency procedures, including pyometra surgery
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to support patients and clients
• Contribute positively to the clinical culture and mentorship of colleagues
• Continue developing your clinical skills and interests whilst sharing knowledge with the team
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and build effective relationships with colleagues

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration or eligibility to register
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Good level of surgical competence for all routine surgeries
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum DOE, plus up to £5,000 relocation allowance
• 6.8 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

Oundle Veterinary Surgery is an experienced and caring team offering a community-focused approach to pet care. The practice operates two surgeries at Oundle and Thrapston, serving local communities from easy driving distance of Corby, Peterborough, Kettering, and Huntingdon. The team insists on regular continuing professional development, membership of multiple veterinary organisations, regular practice meetings to stay up to date with the latest thinking, and mentorship of work experience placements and veterinary students.

The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. As part of IVC Evidensia, the practice benefits from corporate support including funded learning, mentorship networks, and clear career progression opportunities whilst maintaining its local community identity and high standards of care.