Veterinary Surgeon | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£50,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NOTTINGHAM
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Practice

Nottinghamshire | Full-Time or Part-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Up to £65,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to join an established practice with excellent surgical facilities, a supportive clinical team and opportunities to develop your professional interests?

Our client is an established small animal practice on the outskirts of Nottingham, looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. With dedicated surgical and dental facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, this is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys a varied first-opinion caseload and wants to continue developing their clinical skills.

The practice encourages ongoing professional development, offers strong clinical support and provides an environment where colleagues can share knowledge and pursue their areas of interest.

The Role

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available.

• Full-time hours of 40 per week.

• A varied first-opinion small animal caseload, covering both medical and surgical cases.

• Excellent surgical facilities, including a spacious operating theatre equipped with laparoscopic equipment.

• Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray facilities.

• Access to diagnostic imaging and well-equipped clinical facilities.

• Opportunities to develop medical and surgical interests, with support to pursue further qualifications.

• A collaborative working environment where knowledge-sharing, mentoring and high standards of patient care are encouraged.

About the Practice

Our client is an established small animal practice on the outskirts of Nottingham, offering a supportive environment for Veterinary Surgeons looking to develop their clinical skills and interests.

The practice is well equipped to manage a varied first-opinion caseload, with separate dog and cat wards, a dedicated X-ray room, a spacious operating theatre and a purpose-built dental suite with dedicated dental X-ray facilities.

The team is committed to maintaining high clinical standards while supporting colleagues through mentoring, professional development and access to wider clinical expertise. Postgraduate qualifications are actively encouraged, making this a great opportunity for a vet who wants to continue progressing professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with experience in small animal practice.

• Confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload.

• Comfortable performing diagnostic investigations and making clinical decisions.

• A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care and building positive client relationships.

• Keen to develop clinical skills and pursue further areas of interest.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of up to

£65,000, depending on experience.

• Full-time or part-time working options.

• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.

• Generous CPD allowance.

• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, examination fees and study leave covered.

• Up to 33 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell leave.

• Relocation package and visa fees covered for the right candidate.

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, the Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.

• Wellbeing Champions, pastoral support and personal mentors.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• 50% staff discount on veterinary services and medications.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a varied caseload, excellent surgical facilities and the opportunity to develop your clinical interests within a supportive practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Jacob for a confidential chat on

01904 570056 or email

j.horsley@purovets.com.

To view all our vacancies, please visit

purovets.com/veterinary-jobs

Ref: JOB-59232

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