Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; North Clifton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Career development

Membership fees

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Staff discount

Pastoral care

Job summary

Clifton Vets for Pets, part of Vets for Pets, seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for maternity cover. The role combines consultations and surgery in a friendly, supportive team at Clifton (Nottingham). The practice features modern facilities and a strong emphasis on animal welfare.

Flexible with full or part-time applications, working hours 8:30 am–6:00 pm (finishing at 6:30 pm). Saturday mornings are on a 1:3 rotation; there are no out-of-hours duties, with opportunities for partnership

Qualifications

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration.
• 3-4 years’ experience in small-animal practice, confident in consult and surgery.
• Experience in routine surgical procedures; a surgical bias welcomed.
• Flexible with full or part-time application.
• Working hours: 8:30 am–6:00 pm (pay until 6:30 pm), ideally 3–4 days per week.
• Availability for 8:30 am–12:00 pm Saturday mornings (1:3 rotation).
• No out-of-hours or bank-holiday commitments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care.
• Potential for partnership for the right candidate.

Skills

Small-animal practice

Surgical procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Maternity Cover

Clifton, Nottingham

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed term maternity cover contract.

About Us

Clifton Vets for Pets is a well‑established, independent veterinary practice located in the heart of Clifton (Nottingham). We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets and outstanding service to their owners. Our ethos is about enjoying your job while delivering a high standard of care. We see several big cases each day and run 15‑minute consultations, with allocated time each day to follow up, report results, attend to inpatients, and carry out investigative work.

Our practice has a fantastic, friendly, and welcoming team of 3 vets, 5 nurses, a reception team, and a practice manager. The Practice Owner, 24 years qualified, brings a wealth of medical and surgical knowledge. We are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities including digital and dental x‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, ultrasonic dental, blood pressure monitoring, suction, cautery, class 4 laser therapy, and infusion pumps, plus an in‑house lab.

Team bonding is important to us – we hold regular social events and provide regular drink and snacks to our staff. Clifton is a vibrant and well‑established residential area with strong community spirit, closely connected to Nottingham city centre via tram and bus, and near major motorways.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration.
• At least 3‑4 years’ experience in small‑animal practice, confident in both consult and surgery.
• Experience in routine surgical procedures; a surgical bias is welcomed.
• Flexible with full or part‑time application, supportive of your preferred schedule.
• Working hours: 8:30 am‑6:00 pm (pay until 6:30 pm), ideally 3 or 4 days per week.
• Availability for 8:30 am‑12:00 pm Saturday mornings (1:3 rotation).
• No out‑of‑hours or bank‑holiday commitments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for animal welfare and high‑quality patient care.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Potential for partnership for the right candidate.

We can offer you

• An attractive salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience and full‑time equivalent).
• A generous CPD allowance and funding for certificates.
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday.
• Access to private health insurance.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• In‑house career development opportunities.
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS).
• Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• 20 % discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room.
• Access to colleague assistance programmes such as Retail Trust, Port of Call, and MHFA.

If you’d like any further information about this vacancy or our practice, please contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team via email: [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Location: NG11 9FE

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!