Veterinary Surgeon
- sutton in ashfield, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- Part time
- £33 - £55 Per Hour
Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon
Thompsons Veterinary Centre
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract | 30 hours a week | Flexible
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal
Competitive Salary: up to £55,000 FTE depending on experience
You'll be part of a supportive, improvement-focused team focused on delivering excellent patient care in a practice that values clinical excellence and professional growth.
Life at Thompsons Veterinary Centre
Thompsons Veterinary Centre is a welcoming, close-knit practice located close to the M1 with easy access to Nottingham city centre and free on-site parking. The practice offers a great work‑life balance with no out of hours commitments and a supportive environment focused on delivering excellent patient care.
About the role
The role is a 6-month fixed term contract, 30 hours a week across 3 or 4 days with a share in the 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota. We can offer more or fewer hours if required.
About you
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals , you are committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills , you will be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop , you are committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so you can manage or lead on different case types.
- A natural mentor and team player , you enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
- Client care comes naturally to you , you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
- As an experienced vet , you bring a strong level of clinical autonomy, are comfortable handling a varied caseload, offer guidance to the wider team and contribute to shaping clinical standards.
The benefits
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
- Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications