Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team in rural Northamptonshire. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £65,000, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

£1250 CPD allowance

BVA membership

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Veterinary qualifications and professional registration.
• Experience in delivering veterinary care in practice.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding veterinary care in consults and surgery.
• Work closely with vets, nurses, and support staff.
• Ensure continuity of care and perform surgeries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Dedication

Team-focused mindset

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