Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

Recruit4vets; Rushden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice based near Northampton is seeking a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on client relationships and case continuity. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible schedule, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including opportunities for professional development. Candidates should be passionate about veterinary care and excellent in customer service.

Benefits

Up to 20% target bonus

Guaranteed first-year bonus

Relocation package

Pension scheme

Paid CPD & Cert training

Childcare support for up to 3 years old

Regular team outings

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified small animal vet with 5+ years experience required.
• Passion for client relationships and community involvement.
• Enjoys both clinical work and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Provide case continuity and maintain responsibility for pet health.
• Conduct 15-minute consultations and focus on diagnostics.
• Engage with clients in a friendly and trustworthy manner.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Consultation skills

Education

5 years + Veterinary qualification

Job description

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Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Northampton

Type : Small Animal

Location : Within 25 minutes of Northampton

What sets them apart:

• Experienced friendly vets who care with compassion and communicate effectively.
• Clients see their vet and develop a relationship essential for continuity of care.
• Consult lasts up to 15 minutes. 50% more than most.
• Clients get 100% of their vets' attention. They offer great customer service and genuine hospitality, the art of caring how you feel.
• Vets are available to clients by phone, email, and Facebook.
• All the diagnostic, operating, X-ray, and ultrasound equipment that is expected of modern surgery and on-site.

Role: A life-changing opportunity for a 5yr+ qualified confident small animal vet to be part of this family-owned, friendly team of 5 vets and 5 nurses. If you are great at making personal connections passionate about pleasing customers and want to work where clients know their vets by name and expect to trust them for life, this is your dream job.

• 4 or 5 day week & weekends. These can be flexible.
• No OOH, on-call, or Bank Holidays

Duties : Case continuity GUARANTEED; they match all clients to their vet meaning you remain responsible for the health of their pets for life. With complete clinical autonomy and the support of a dedicated team, their goal is delighting customers. Focus on diagnostic choices and affordability instead of sales targets. Enjoy being part of your local community? Cats Protection and the National Fox Welfare Society are special partners to us. With 15-minute consults, come be part of a family - they share truth, trust, and responsibility

Support:

• Own personalized consult room
• Beautiful reception area
• Supported training for clinical progression
• A fully equipped clinic including new digital DR x-ray & ultrasound
• A Veterinary Nurse Training Centre

Candidate: They are looking for a vet that -

• Remains calm under pressure with a smile
• Enjoys consulting as much as the clinical side
• Enjoys being part of a close team and makes the occasional cup of tea

Salary: The salary for this role is between £50,000-£70,000 p/a depending on experience.

Benefits :

• Up to 20% of salary on target bonus (not sales-based but measurable)
• Guaranteed first-year bonus
• Relocation package
• Pension
• Paid CPD & Cert training
• Childcare support for up to 3 years old
• Regular team day outings (Spa, Horse Racing, Karting, Casino)
• Career progression opportunities to Clinical Director or opening your own practice