Veterinary Surgeon

Ref:  35161
Contracted Hours:  40
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, NTT, SK9 3RN

Description: 

Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time - Gamston Vets4Pets, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to come and join our friendly team at Gamston Vets for Pets.

Our practice owner, Louise Stubbs RVN who qualified 25 years ago and is in her 28th year of practice, has been partner for 19 years and leads the supportive and close-knit team of 3.5 Vets, 3 Nurses, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants and 4 Receptionists. Our bright, air-conditioned surgery is purpose built to industry leading standards and has state of the art equipment including Digital x-ray, ultrasound, EGC, ultrasonic dental, biochem, microscope and full surgical facilities.

Gamston Vets for Pets is situated in the heart of community next to the canal and local shops, we are conveniently close to the main A roads, just 10 minutes from the M1 and only 5 minutes from Nottingham city centre.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical bias to join our progressive practice. The successful candidate will be confident in a wide range of surgical procedures, ideally with emergency and critical care experience. You will also play an important role in supporting and mentoring junior vets within the team, helping to build a strong, collaborative clinical team. 

The role is full time working 40 hours per week including 1 in 4 Saturday mornings 9am – 12pm. 

We encourage good case development and offer an excellent CPD package and will consider all facets of personal development, and support is available for anyone interested in studying towards a certificate.

As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care, we offer:

  • Attractive remuneration package of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (Dependent on experience / FTE)
  • Excellent career opportunities and development due to our varied case load
  • 20 Days annual leave + 8 Bank Holiday days for FTE of 40 hours / wk
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Generous CPD and funding of certificates for the right candidate
  • Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Exclusive company discounts and rewards

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you!

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com 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: NG2 6PS

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:  9 Oct 2025