Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Priory Vets in Beeston, Nottingham, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a daytime-only role with no out-of-hours requirements—ideal if you value work-life balance. You’ll work alongside an experienced Clinical Director and a collaborative team of vets, qualified nurses, and senior nurses, providing high-quality care to a diverse and interesting caseload using modern equipment.

The practice, established in the early 1990s, is easily accessible with disabled access and on-site parking. While the practice itself handles routine procedures and check-ups, it’s part of the broader CVS network and benefits from MiNightVet—an on-site dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff—so you’ll work alongside colleagues with expertise in urgent critical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine surgeries and general practice care for small animal patients
• Build strong client relationships through excellent communication and empathetic care
• Perform routine procedures and check-ups to the highest clinical standards
• Support and mentor other team members within the practice
• Engage in continuous professional development with access to internal training courses
• Contribute to a progressive, friendly, and supportive practice culture

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Confident all-round GP vet with competence in routine surgeries
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and further study
• Team player who values collaborative practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience (FTE)
• No out-of-hours requirements—40-hour week, daytime work only
• Dedicated CPD support and access to internal training courses developed by in-house veterinary teams
• Wellbeing initiatives including access to over 280 wellbeing champions across the group
• Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym membership
• Forward-thinking policies: fertility treatment support, Pregnancy Loss support, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
• CVS Save as You Earn scheme—purchase discounted company shares
• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks’ pay for exceptional life events, and private medical insurance (available after first month)
• Vet Oracle support platform for expert clinical advice
• Giving Back Day—volunteer for a charity or cause of your choice
• RCVS and VDS support
• Discounted treatment for your pets

About the Practice

Priory Veterinary Group was established in the early 1990s and operates as a progressive, friendly, and supportive small animal practice in Beeston, Nottingham. The team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons, qualified and senior nurses, and receptionists dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary care, surgery, and treatment. The practice is part of CVS Group and has access to MiNightVet, an on-site dedicated emergency service staffed with qualified vets and nurses who specialise in urgent critical care.