Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical bias - inclusive and supportive team

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Corby Vets4Pets – Surgical Bias ________________________________________ Who We Are Nancy, the Practice Owner, celebrates an incredible 11 years with the practice this year and took on the exciting role of owner in July 2024. This is a thrilling time to join the team, as Nancy continues to grow the practice following its recent rebrand and refurbishment. With a fresh, modern environment and an exciting new chapter ahead, this is the perfect opportunity to become part of the practice’s journey, help shape its future and contribute to its continued success. The practice is set in a town within the beautiful Northamptonshire County. Just a 5-minute drive and you’re in the rural countryside. We have lots of amazing country parks dotted throughout the town and area. Perfect for clearing your head, opening your lungs, and walking 4-legged friends too. We are a fast paced and busy surgery, however with our strong dedicated team there isn’t anything we haven't and cannot accomplish! You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who are passionate about being at the heart of the local community. The team consists of 2 Vets, 5 qualified RVNs including Practice Owner Nancy, VCA and 4 Receptionists. Corby Vets4Pets, pride themselves on fostering a family-like atmosphere with a longstanding team that embodies loyalty and commitment. Here, management listens without judgement, offers guidance to help you achieve your goals, and supports you in reaching your full potential. With no room for toxicity, we’ve created a welcoming, collaborative environment where every team member is empowered to succeed and grow. ________________________________________ What You’ll Do We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon with a strong surgical bias to take the lead on the majority of our surgical caseload. The ideal candidate will have excellent surgical skills, sound clinical judgement and experience in routine soft tissue surgery. You will be confident in managing surgical cases independently, while working collaboratively with the wider team. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgically focused vet to take ownership of their caseload and further develop their surgical skills within a supportive environment. There is also the opportunity to help build and lead the team, working collaboratively to provide outstanding patient and client care. You will contribute to a positive and supportive team culture, including mentoring junior team members where appropriate. For the right candidate, there is scope to work closely with Nancy to help shape the team, clinical protocols, and standards of care across the practice. ________________________________________ What You’ll Gain from Us Full-time role – 40 hours per week including 1 in 3 Saturdays (9am – 6pm) No OOHs or Sunday hours Competitive salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience) Annual leave – 5.6 weeks Paid Birthday Day off Contributory Pension scheme Private Healthcare Generous CPD and funding for certificates for the right candidate Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS) Supportive and friendly team environment Relocation packages from within or outside the UK, including visa sponsorship if needed Exclusive company discounts and rewards including High Street retailers and restaurants ________________________________________ What We Need from You We are seeking an experienced and confident veterinary surgeon who is comfortable handling consultations, diagnostics and routine surgery independently. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ post qualification experience and enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. You will be passionate about delivering high standards of patient and client care, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice. Due to the level of autonomy required for this role, we are unable to offer the level of support needed for new graduates. ____________________________________ What’s Next For more information, a confidential chat or to apply, please email Lizzie on or visit Location: NN17 5DT We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. 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!