Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Lake View Veterinary Centre; Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Northamptonshire is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. Offering a work-life balance with no out-of-hours requirements, this role includes opportunities for professional development and competitive remuneration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, providing exceptional care to a loyal clientele.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Welcome Bonus

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon committed to high standards of veterinary care.
• Experience in consults and surgery is preferable.
• Team-oriented and collaborative with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding veterinary care during consults and surgeries.
• Work closely with a dedicated team of vets and nurses.
• Manage a varied and interesting caseload.

Skills

Dedication

Good communication skills

Team-focused mindset

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Salary Up to £65,000 FTE DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £10,000 all pro rata

Join a passionate, supportive team in a practice that truly values work-life balance.

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team at Lake View Veterinary Group, working across our Thrapston and Burton Latimer practices on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week.

We are a 100% small animal practice with a varied and interesting caseload, supported by a loyal client base-many of whom have been with us for years. With four surgeries across the group, we’re proud of our collaborative, progressive environment where everyone’s voice is heard.

What Makes Us Different?

*No OOH, no Sundays, and only 1 in 3 Saturday mornings - your life outside work matters to us.

*Work alongside a highly experienced, supportive team including certificate holders and those working towards advanced qualifications.

*Enjoy clinical freedom and time to thoroughly work up your cases - continuity of care is a key value.

*You’ll be based in picturesque Northamptonshire, with easy access to Cambridge, Milton Keynes, and London.

The Practice & Equipment

*You’ll have access to excellent facilities, including:

*Dental suite with digital x-ray

*Ultrasound with colour Doppler

*Digital x-ray and endoscopy

*Two K-Lasers

*Full in-house Idexx laboratory

*Gold standard anaesthesia (Humphrey ADE circuits, multiparameter monitors, patient warming, oxygen generators)

The Role

You’ll play an integral role in delivering outstanding veterinary care, both in consults and surgery, working closely with a close-knit team of vets, nurses, and support staff who genuinely enjoy working together.

Whether you're a seasoned vet or looking for the next step in your career, if you bring dedication, good communication skills, and a team-focused mindset-we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Lake View?

*Excellent work-life balance

*Supportive, inclusive, and progressive team culture

*Opportunities for development, with support for further training and certificates

*A place where vets and nurses enjoy being vets and nurses

Based in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, our practices are surrounded by countryside yet are within easy reach of vibrant towns and cities-a perfect balance of work, rest, and play.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in a genuinely supportive team where you can thrive professionally and personally, we’d love to hear from you. Come and visit us-you’ll see why we love working here.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*BVA membership

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £65,000