Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Alfreton, Derbyshire, invites a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-run, friendly practice. The role involves running consultations, performing routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries, and working with a supportive nursing team.

The successful candidate will have UK small-animal first-opinion experience, confidence with routine surgery and consults, and a willingness to pursue further certifications. Generous CPD support and a positive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consultations.
• Postgraduate certifications or ongoing training welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence and communicate treatment plans clearly.
• Perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries.
• Collaborate with nursing team to deliver high-quality inpatient care.
• Contribute to a learning-led, supportive practice culture.

Skills

Communication

Surgical skills

Imaging

Team player

Organised

Education

UK small-animal practice experience

Surgical & consult confidence

Postgrad certifications welcomed

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Alfreton, Derbyshire

Overview: Join a well-run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Set in Alfreton, Derbyshire, you'll enjoy a supportive community, independent shops and quick routes to both city and coast.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning-led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision-maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point-of-care diagnostics
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first-opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy