Small animal vet vacancy in Friendly team

Overview

This veterinary practice, based in Chesterfield in the heart of Derbyshire, seeks a confident and compassionate small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join its close-knit team. The role is available on a full-time basis, with flexible options including part-time and term-time contracts. The salary starts from £65,000 (dependent on experience) and includes a one-in-four weekend rota with no out-of-hours commitments.

• Provide high-quality small animal veterinary care and clinical treatment in a progressive, client-focused practice.
• Mentor and support a new graduate, contributing to a collaborative and respectful team environment.
• Manage consultations (standard consultations scheduled for 15 minutes, with flexibility to extend when required) and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Work within a supportive team that includes three Registered Veterinary Nurses and a proactive support staff, utilising Schedule 3 responsibilities where appropriate.
• Contribute to the maintenance of clinical facilities, including operating theatre, preparation area, dog and cat wards, digital radiography, ultrasound, and Tonopen; participate in care across a variety of cases, including exotic species if interested (not a requirement).
• Embrace a culture of teamwork, respect, and delivering high standards of patient care while maintaining a positive and balanced working environment.
• Adhere to reasonable working patterns, including protected lunch breaks and regular day structure to support practitioner wellbeing.

Location:

Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The practice benefits from easy transport links via the M1 and East Midlands Airport, with on-site parking. The role includes a one-in-four weekend rota and no out-of-hours obligations. Flexible working options are available, including part-time and term-time contracts.

Clinical facilities include a dedicated operating theatre, a spacious preparation area, separate dog and cat wards, digital radiography, ultrasound, and a Tonopen. The practice treats a variety of species and offers clinical variety for those with an interest in exotics, though this is not mandatory.

• Qualified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues; comfortable mentoring others.
• Clinical confidence, professionalism, and the ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Humility, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach to care.

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Bright Leaf Recruitment has been placing Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and veterinary nurses in roles across the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Australia since 2010.