Veterinary Surgeon - Rushden

Purosearch; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent veterinary practice in Northamptonshire seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. Offering a competitive salary up to £80,000 and a bonus scheme, this role emphasizes case continuity and client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in veterinary surgery, particularly orthopaedics. The practice boasts a supportive environment with personalized consult rooms and opportunities for career progression, making it a prime opportunity for passionate veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Relocation package

On-site accommodation

Childcare support

Regular team outings

Paid CPD and training

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery, with a focus on orthopaedics preferred.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and surgery for pets.
• Maintain continuity of care for clients and their pets.
• Participate in team activities and community programs.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Client relationship management

Orthopaedic surgery

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Northamptonshire

• Can’t-miss opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join the experienced and friendly team at a rapidly expanding independent practice in Northamptonshire
• Practice from your own personalized consult room in possibly the most beautiful practice in the country; recently expanded and refurbished, with ambitious plans to grow and improve even more!
• With a brand-new, purpose‑built site in the pipeline, they will invest in the training you want and the equipment you need as they expand their clinical services
• Thrive in a supportive, close-knit team, with a focus on case continuity, client relationships, and top-tier patient care
• Applicants with a background and/or interest in orthopaedic surgery would be very desirable
• Up to 20% of salary as a target bonus, rewarding your hard work without being tied to turnover; £5,000 first-year bonus guaranteed!
• Generous benefits package including salary up to £80,000 DOE, relocation package and on‑site accommodation

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at a premium, independent practice in Northamptonshire that has undergone a recent extension and complete refurbishment with a fully‑equipped clinic including new digital x‑ray and ultrasound. You will be joining a family‑owned, friendly team of five vets and six nurses. Enjoy practicing from your own personalized consult room in possibly the most beautiful practice in the country. If you are great at making personal connections and 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!

The role is full‑time for 4 days a week, with 1 in 5 weekends and no OOHs or Bank Holidays, and it comes with a competitive salary and an incredible bonus scheme—earn up to 20% of your salary as an annual bonus, with a guaranteed minimum of £5,000 in your first year! The practice is investing in its future, with plans for a brand‑new hospital and expanding its clinical services, ensuring you have access to the training you want and the equipment you need to grow in your career. The ideal candidate will have a background and/or interest in orthopaedic surgery, remain calm under pressure, enjoy being part of a close team and make the occasional cup of tea!

Client & case continuity is at the heart of everything they do and why they stand out against the competition. They are passionate about fixing pets and serving their community, and Cats Protection and the National Fox Welfare Society are special partners to them. The practice matches all clients to ‘their’ vet, meaning you remain responsible for the health of their pets for life. The clinical areas are spacious and filled with natural light, and the public areas are designed to feel like home. You have your own consult room, designed by you just for you. They are also a Veterinary Nurse Training Centre, ensuring you will be working with the highest quality support staff.

You will be working in a friendly market town surrounded by the large towns of Bedford, Northampton, Kettering, St Neots and Huntingdon all within a 20 minute drive and with the usual social and entertainment facilities. There are many lovely pubs and restaurants spread across the surrounding villages and the larger towns offer great retail therapy, with Rushden Lakes Shopping Park right on your doorstep. There are many activities for the outdoors‑y type as well, making the area a fantastic place to start your new career journey!

The Rota:

Balanced work week:

• 4 days a week, 39 hours a week
• 1 in 5 weekends, 9am – 3pm
• No OOHs or Bank Holidays
• Flexible rota options

Why Join?

Market‑Leading Renumeration

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE
• Up to 20% of salary on target bonus (not sales based but measurable)
• Relocation package available

Generous Benefits

• Competitive annual leave and buy‑back scheme
• Pension scheme
• On‑site accommodation available
• Childcare support up to 3 years old
• Cost‑price personal pet care
• Regular team day outings (Spa, Horse Racing, Karting, Casino…)

Progression and Development

• Career progression opportunities
• Paid CPD and certificate training
• Paid RCVS/VDS fees

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to [e-mail]

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-23886