Veterinary Surgeon – Chesterfield

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join This Practice?

✔ 4-day week with a fixed day off and excellent work-life balance
✔ Just 1 in 5 Saturdays with no out-of-hours commitments
✔ 15-minute consultations with protected admin time and genuine lunch breaks
✔ Independent, family-run practice with certificate support, bonus scheme and a welcoming team culture

✔ Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE plus great benefits.

The Opportunity

Looking for a role where you'll be supported, valued and encouraged to develop your career?

This friendly, independent small animal practice close to Chesterfield is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its experienced and close-knit team following the relocation of a long-standing colleague overseas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a progressive practice where clinical excellence, employee wellbeing and work-life balance are more than just buzzwords.

You'll enjoy a varied caseload, excellent clinical freedom and the chance to work alongside an experienced team that genuinely enjoys supporting one another.

Whether you're looking to continue developing your surgical skills, pursue a certificate or simply find a practice where you're appreciated, you'll be given the support and flexibility to thrive.

The Role

The practice welcomes applications from both full-time and part-time Veterinary Surgeons. Ideally, you'll have around 3 years' experience, although strong candidates with different levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

You'll enjoy a varied role combining consultations, diagnostics and surgery, with protected administration time built into your day so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care without feeling rushed.

About the Practice

As an independent veterinary practice, clinical standards and patient care always come first.

The team consists of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, receptionists and support staff who work closely together to provide exceptional care while maintaining a genuinely enjoyable working environment.

The practice offers a varied caseload, modern facilities and a collaborative atmosphere where ideas are welcomed and professional development is actively encouraged.

The Rota

The team understands that enjoying your career shouldn't come at the expense of your personal life.

That's why the rota has been designed to provide an excellent work-life balance, including:

• 4-day working week
• Fixed day off every week
• Just 1 in 5 Saturdays
• 15-minute consultations
• Protected admin time
• Regular breaks throughout the day
• Overtime returned as time off in lieu (TOIL)

Career Development

If you're passionate about developing your skills, you'll be fully supported.

The practice actively encourages further study and offers:

• Generous CPD support
• Certificate funding and encouragement
• Clinical freedom to develop areas of interest
• Support from experienced colleagues
• Opportunities to grow within the practice

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £40,000–£60,000 DOE
• Bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave plus your birthday off
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate support
• Overtime paid back as TOIL
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

What We're Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Passion for delivering outstanding small animal care
• Confident communicator with excellent teamwork skills
• Enjoys both consulting and surgery
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally

Interested?

If you're looking to join an independent practice where you'll be supported, appreciated and encouraged to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation, contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch. We offer £250 for every successful referral (terms and conditions apply).