Veterinary Surgeon

Handforth, North West England, United Kingdom Pets at Home If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for somewhere that you want to feel appreciated and part of a team or you are wanting to regain your passion for the career you spent so long training for or just looking for a modern forward-thinking practice, then Nottingham Chilwell are your match! We are expanding our team and looking for a veterinary surgeon with a minimum 18 months experience who is confident with routine surgeries and consults.

About us

We are a gold ISFM practice and a silver RWAF practice, we were awarded an ACE award (Aspiring clinical excellence) from Vets for Pets also. We have exotic certificate holders and see a varied case load. We also dip our toe into a bit of acupuncture, and we are a fear free practice.

We are equipped with an in-house lab, endoscopy for lap spays, and a surgical laser for advanced patient care.

We look after our staff and genuinely care; staff wellbeing is our thing. We had a personal trainer last year for the whole team which was great fun! We are always looking for novel ways to support our staff wellbeing and create a relaxed atmosphere, so ideas are always welcomed.

The team consists of 3 vets, 5 qualified RVNs, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants and Practice Manager/Practice Owner.

Our location is great; we are 20 minutes away from Nottingham and Derby city centre and close enough to enjoy the outdoors of the peak district. Attenborough nature reserve is on our doorstep and there is also lots of retail therapy. Rail and Air travel is also close by.

We like to have plenty of socials, this could be out for meal one week or swimming in lakes the next! We like to go on CPD events together which usually incurs a shopping trip!

About you

• An experienced veterinary surgeon with a minimum 18-months experience
• Confident with routine surgery and consults
• Passion for small animal general practice
• Enjoys working up interesting cases
• Enjoys providing pet care advise to owners during preventative healthcare appointments
• Good team member that works well with other vets and Veterinary nurses
• Certificate funding will be considered

The role is full-time (35 hours per week), 9am - 6pm 4 days a week with one day off a week & 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 9am - 12pm. The team work together to ensure that we leave on time and little over time is required (any over time is paid). We are also able to consider part time candidates.

Our benefits for you:

• A competitive salary from £40,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 1-week extra holiday after 2 years' service
• Paid memberships (RVCS, BVA, VDS)
• Group CPDS
• 20% off at Pets at Home and the Vet Group
• 2 pets vaccinated yearly (free of charge to you!)
• Staff wellbeing events
• Weekly fruit basket

If you would like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Lizzie via email; [email removed] 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: NG9 6DS

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

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!

Business Unit: Vet Group

Date: 5 Sept 2026