Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Global Veterinary Careers; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Paid CPD days

RCVS/BVA/VDS memberships

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Wellbeing time

Colleague discount

Job summary

Chattyvets in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a veterinary surgeon to deliver high-quality first-opinion care within a collaborative team. You will run consultations, perform routine surgery, and manage cases using in-house diagnostics with strong nursing support.

The role offers 35–40 hours per week over 4 days, with 1 in 4 Saturdays and no out-of-hours shifts, plus a generous benefits package and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Must be confident in routine GP work and able to manage cases end-to-end.
• Experience with routine surgery and theatre scheduling is preferred.
• Strong client communication and team collaboration are essential.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues where interests align.

Responsibilities

• Run consultations and manage cases through investigation, treatment planning and follow-up.
• Perform routine surgery and contribute to a safe, well-run theatre schedule.
• Work up a varied caseload using in-house diagnostics and nursing support.
• Maintain excellent client communication and high standards of patient care.
• Support a positive team culture; mentoring is welcomed where it fits your interests.

Skills

Clinical consultations

Surgical skills

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

BVMS/BVetMed degree

Tools

In-house laboratory

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

ECG

Tonopen

Job description

Who They Are

GVC is supporting an established small animal first-opinion practice in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The team is friendly, clinically focused and committed to consistent standards, with a strong support structure across vets, RVNs, client care and practice management. They also operate as a teaching environment, supporting trainees and students -ideal for someone who enjoys a learning-focused culture.

What You’ll Do

You’ll deliver high-quality first-opinion care with the backing of a collaborative team. Day to day, you’ll:

• Run consultations and manage cases through investigation, treatment planning and follow-up
• Perform routine surgery confidently and contribute to a safe, well-run theatre schedule
• Work up a varied caseload using in-house diagnostics and strong nursing support
• Maintain excellent client communication and high standards of patient care
• Support a positive team culture; mentoring is welcomed where it fits your interests

Sole charge is minimal, but they’re looking for someone confident and steady in routine GP work.

Working pattern

• Typically 35-40 hours per week over 4 days (full-time preferred; hours range stated)
• 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am-5pm)
• No out-of-hours
• Fixed, regular day off each week

Facilities & clinical support

• Full in-house laboratory
• Digital radiography and advanced ultrasound with cardiac probe
• ECG and Tonopen
• Separate dog, cat and exotic wards
• Strong clinical support available for non-routine procedures

Accreditations

• RCVS accredited
• ISFM Silver Cat Friendly
• RWAF Silver Plus Rabbit Friendly

What You’ll Gain

• Salary up to £60,000 (enhanced potential for advanced qualifications/experience)
• CPD budget + 5 paid CPD days
• Certificate support encouraged and supported
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Extra day off if your birthday falls on a working day
• Regular wellbeing time during the working day
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount scheme (details anonymised)