Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Are you a dedicated vet looking to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Join our compassionate and skilled team, where your expertise and passion will be valued and rewarded!

About us

Our locally owned practice offers clinical freedom and many opportunities to work with a varied case load and loyal client base, working up cases to a high standard utilising the support and expertise from other colleagues along with fantastic facilities. We offer a supportive friendly environment with a strong emphases on work life balance allowing you to enjoy what you love at work and at home. 

Hucknall vets for pets is locally owned with a team of 12 colleagues. Our partner vet having over 25 years’ experience in the industry and a strong surgical bias and partner nurse having over 16 years’ experience also having worked ECC and referral practice. 

Hucknall is a thriving Nottinghamshire town that blends rich history with modern amenities. With excellent transport links to Nottingham and beyond, Hucknall is ideal for commuters while still offering a relaxed, suburban feel. The town features a variety of independent shops, cafés, and pubs, as well as beautiful green spaces like Titchfield Park for outdoor enthusiasts. With good schools, affordable housing, and a growing local economy, Hucknall is an appealing place for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

What we are looking for in you

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• We are open to consider both new graduates and experienced Vets
• A passion for small animal care and a commitment to providing the best possible care to patients
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients
• Confidence in routine surgeries and consultations, with a desire to continuously develop skills and knowledge
• Supportive if you want to continue developing through certificates
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues

We are flexible to consider both full and part time applicants and happy to discuss hours to try and accommodate individual requirements. We will require you to work 1:3 Saturdays with 1 late night finish every other week however no OOH work involved.

We can offer you

• An attractive salary of up to £65,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
• A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday 
• Access to private health insurance
• Enhanced maternity / peternity leave
• A contributory pension scheme
• In-house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Funded sponsorship visas (Plus relocation allowance!)
• 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 – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location - NG15 8GQ

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!