Veterinary Surgeon – Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Up to £60,000 (Dependent on experience) | 40 Hours | No OOH | Certificate Support Encouraged
We’re excited to be recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established, friendly team at Sutton-in-Ashfield Vets4Pets. We are a thriving, forward-thinking practice with a strong clinical focus and a fantastic team culture.
Conveniently located close to Junction 28 of the M1 with excellent public transport links, our practice offers easy commuting while being close to the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside.
Why Join Our Team?
You’ll be working alongside passionate and experienced practice owners:
1. Stephanie Cochrane, who graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2011 and holds a certificate in Exotic Animal Practice.
2. Faye Padley, a Registered Veterinary Nurse who qualified in 2016 and became Joint Practice Owner in 2019 after progressing through Vets4Pets.
Together, they’ve built a collaborative, supportive, and progressive practice since opening in 2014.
You’ll join:
3. 4 Vets
4. 7 RVNs
5. 4 Client Care Advisors
6. A dedicated Practice Manager
We’re also a proud teaching practice, regularly supporting SVNs and vet students, so if you enjoy mentoring or working in a learning-focused environment, you’ll feel right at home.
Facilities & Clinical Support
We’re equipped to help you deliver excellent care with confidence:
7. Full in-house laboratory suite
8. Digital radiography and advanced ultrasound machine with cardiac probe
9. ECG
10. Tonopen
11. Separate Dog, Cat and Exotic wards
You’ll have exposure to a varied caseload and access to strong clinical support for non-routine procedures. Sole charge is minimal, but we’re looking for someone confident with routine surgeries and consultations.
We also warmly welcome applications from vets with advanced qualifications and we’re happy to offer an enhanced salary to reflect this.
We are an RCVS accredited practice, are a ISFM Silver Cat Friendly accredited practice and a RWAF Silver plus rabbit friendly vet practice.
The Role
12. Ideally looking for full time vet to work 35-40 hours per week over 4 days
13. 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–5pm)
14. No out-of-hours
15. A fixed regular day off each week
16. Minimal sole charge
We value consistency and work-life balance, which is why you’ll always have the same day off each week, making it easier to plan life outside of work.
Development & Benefits
We’re passionate about supporting career progression and actively encourage certificate study.
Here’s what you can expect:
17. Competitive salary up to £60,000 (Dependant on experience)
18. Generous CPD budget + 5 paid CPD days per year
19. Full support for certificate progression
20. Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
21. Generous holiday allowance
22. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
23. An extra day off if your birthday falls on a working day
24. Regular well-being afternoons during the working day
25. Contributory pension scheme
26. 2 free Vac4Life policies
27. Work anniversary celebrations
28. 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a Veterinary Surgeon who:
29. Is confident in routine surgery and consultations
30. Enjoys working up interesting cases
31. Enjoys working as part of a supportive team with other vets and nurses
32. Values professional development
33. Delivers outstanding patient care and client service
34. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
35. A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
36. Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
37. Confident in a first-opinion setting and motivated to work in a progressive, fast-paced practice with strong clinical standards
Most importantly, you want to work somewhere that recognises your contribution and invests in your future.
If you share our passion for high-quality pet healthcare and want to join a team where collaboration and progression are genuinely encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.
Or apply today and take the next exciting step in your veterinary career.
Location: NG17 4EB