Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established small animal practice that has recently relocated to a brand new facility at Sixfields in Northampton. The practice has demonstrated remarkable resilience and unity following a devastating fire, and is now ready to move into a purpose-built space conveniently located between junctions 15a and 16 of the M1, just 1.5 miles from Northampton Rail Station.

You'll be working in a genuinely supportive environment where kindness underpins everything: from patient care to client relationships to how the team treats each other. This is a full-time role offering flexibility around your hours and days worked, with no out-of-hours or call-out commitments (Saturday rotas are 1 in 3, but these are daytime only). You'll have the option to work 25 to 40 hours per week, giving you real control over your work-life balance.

The practice is a small animal focused clinic with a caring nursing and support team alongside you. Whether you're looking for a consulting-only arrangement or a full mixed caseload including surgery and sole charge work, they're open to discussing what works best for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional, compassionate care to small animal patients
• Manage your own caseload with support available when needed
• Carry out routine consultations, surgery (or consulting only if preferred), and sole charge work
• Build meaningful relationships with clients who value your expertise
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team (Head Nurse, Nurse, Student Nurse) and VCA
• Share experience and support colleagues in a positive, respectful manner

Requirements

• Qualified and experienced small animal veterinary surgeon
• Confident with routine consultations, surgery, and sole charge practice
• Kind and approachable communicator
• Team player who values collaboration and mutual respect
• Passionate about animal welfare and excellent client care
• Seeking a workplace where your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
• Flexible hours: 25 to 40 hours per week
• £5,000 relocation or welcome bonus (paid upon successful completion of probation, not applicable for agency placements)
• RCVS and VDS membership covered
• Pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance with encouragement to pursue your interests
• Development opportunities in your preferred clinical area
• No out-of-hours or call-out work
• 1 in 3 Saturday rotas (daytime only)
• Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
• Bank holidays on rotational basis with shorter working days
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Discounted treatment for your own pets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts (up to 30% off at Pets at Home)
• Genuinely supportive, friendly working environment with healthy work-life balance

About the Practice

Vets for Pets is a small animal practice in Northampton serving the local community. Following a significant setback, the practice has recently relocated to a brand new purpose-built facility and is now operating with a cohesive, experienced team. The practice is part of the Vets for Pets group (affiliated with Pets at Home) and operates with a clear ethos: kindness matters to patients, clients, and each other.

The team includes the practice owner Pavel (Vet, 15 years), a Consulting Vet with 5 years experience, a Head Nurse, Nurse, Student Nurse, VCA, Practice Manager, and three receptionists. The practice is committed to creating a calm, supportive environment where everyone has a voice and animal welfare comes first.