About the Role
Scarsdale Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their established small animal team on a permanent basis, working across their Stapenhill and Hilton practices in the heart of the Midlands. This is a varied, clinically engaging role with the freedom to develop your own interests and specialisms. Whether you're drawn to surgery, medicine, or a particular certificate pathway, the practice actively supports and encourages specialist study.
The role operates on a flexible 38-hour week over four days, with a shared weekend rota and time back in lieu for all weekend work. The practice is genuinely committed to creating rotas that work around your life—whether that's school runs, personal interests, or simply protecting your downtime.
Based in Burton-on-Trent, you'll benefit from excellent transport links: trains connect directly to Manchester, Nottingham, and Birmingham, while the A6 and M1 put you within reach of Leicester, Sheffield, Leeds, and London. The Peak District is on your doorstep for outdoor enthusiasts, and Derby's cultural scene offers theatre, live music, and historic attractions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care across small animal medicine and surgery at two practice locations
- Manage your own caseload with regular surgical operating opportunities and clinical autonomy
- Engage with the practice's multi-disciplinary referral service, supported by specialists in medicine, surgery, ECC, ophthalmology, and imaging
- Participate in weekly clinical clubs and monthly journal clubs led by the referral team
- Contribute to the practice's commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement
- Collaborate with a talented team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, and Veterinary Care Assistants
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered)
- Strong clinical foundation in small animal medicine and/or surgery
- Genuine interest in clinical development and specialist training
- Team-focused approach with a collaborative mindset
- Experience level not specified—the practice welcomes applications from vets at all stages of their careers
Benefits
- Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE (pro rata)
- Financial Bonuses: Relocation support up to £5,000 and welcome bonus of £5,000 (pro rata)
- Leave & Flexibility: 6.6 weeks annual leave, additional holiday for your birthday, and flexible working patterns tailored to your needs
- Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon
- Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered by the practice
- Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contribution, cycle to work scheme, green cars scheme, and access to voluntary benefits and retail discounts
- Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Additional Perks: £1,250 annual care fund to spend as you choose, discounted treatment for your own pets at any IVC Evidensia practice, research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
About the Practice
Scarsdale Vets was established in the 1940s as a small agricultural practice and has grown into one of the Midlands' largest providers of veterinary care. The practice now operates as a multi-site group with a main RCVS Tier 3 accredited hospital in Derby and eight practice sites across the region, all accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. The team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, a cohort of newly qualified vets supported through mentorship, and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants.
The Derby hospital is exceptionally well-equipped with CT, MRI, advanced ultrasound, endoscopy, digital X-ray, dental radiography, multiple surgical suites, an onsite hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre, and a multi-disciplinary specialist-led referral service. The practice actively encourages certificate study—many team members hold qualifications in medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, ophthalmology, and imaging. Scarsdale Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, which provides access to a wider UK network of learning resources and professional support.
