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Join to apply for theVeterinary Surgeon - Small Animalrole atVet Record Careers 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theVeterinary Surgeon - Small Animalrole atVet Record Careers Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join Our Friendly and Passionate Veterinary Team at Rhodes Vets!Are you a Small Animal Vet looking for a practice where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your work-life balance actually works? At Rhodes Vets, we're proud to offer just that-along with a welcoming, collaborative team and a loyal client base.Modern Facilities in a Beautiful SettingOur practice is beautifully laid out with four consult rooms including one dedicated for nurse clinics, a spacious theatre, a dental suite complete with dental X-ray, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and a well-stocked lab. We also have separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, large kennels (including a separate cat ward), and a calm, inviting atmosphere. There's also plenty of space to catch your breath, with generous staff rooms, a dedicated office area for admin or lunch-and-learns, and, of course, a very well-stocked biscuit tin. Our equipment includes Ultrasound, Refractometer, Multiparameter, tonometer, blood pressure machine, digital radiography including dentistry, endoscope, active heating devices, extensive existing orthopaedic kit, existing exotics equipment.Our main practice is based in the lovely area of Kingsthorpe, Northampton, with a satellite consulting branch in Far Cotton. You'll need a driving licence and your own car for the occasional travel between sites, but in return you'll enjoy working across two well-equipped, friendly environments where no two days are the same.As a small animal vet here, you'll enjoy a nice balance of consults and surgery. We see a wide variety of cases, from routine surgeries like spays and castrates to soft tissue work, lump removals, and dentals. Our consults are long enough to allow for meaningful case workups and to build lasting relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for years.Develop your career and find your peopleYou'll be part of a supportive and experienced team, currently made up of five vets including certificate holders in Radiography & Imaging and Small Animal Medicine, alongside a brilliant RVN and a fantastic support team of receptionists and management. Our RVNs play an active role in patient care, assist in surgery, run their own clinics, and contribute greatly to the smooth running of the practice.We're a team that enjoys working together and giving back, supporting both national and local charities such as Guide Dogs, police dog services, and nearby rehoming centres. If you have a particular interest in exotics, we do have an established client base in this area, though it's certainly not a requirement.Build your career around youWe offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.We are flexible to discuss working days and hours. The weekly hours are up to 30 hours per week, with a share in a Saturday morning rota of 1:3 (with the possibility this will change to 1:6) No OOH or on call. Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE.A Beautiful Location with the Best of Both WorldsKingsthorpe is a charming and well-connected suburb of Northampton, offering the perfect balance of community feel and convenient city access. With a mix of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and green open spaces, it's a great place to live and work.The area has a friendly, village-like atmosphere while still being just minutes from Northampton town centre and with excellent transport links to London, Birmingham, and beyond. Whether you're after scenic countryside walks, a quiet spot for a pub lunch, or easy access to local amenities, Kingsthorpe ticks all the boxes for a well-rounded lifestyle.Because our people matterWe recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -Work-life balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthdayWellbeingPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeingDevelopment£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesColleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as wellSupporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Veterinary Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vet Record Careers by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Veterinary Surgeon” roles.Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy - Hospital Vet - Northampton Area (to £50K)Northampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Veterinary Surgeon - No OOH - Friendly TeamVeterinary Surgeon Vacancy - Hospital Vet (day rota) - Northampton Area (to £60KNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Vet Surgeon Vacancy - Part Time Hours - BEDFORD Area (to £70K FTE)Bedford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Kettering, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Middleton Cheney, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Thrapston, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small AnimalLeighton Buzzard, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Daventry, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago East Langton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Banbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Leighton Buzzard, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Banbury, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Thrapston, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Buckingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Ark House Vets - Senior Veterinary SurgeonLeighton Buzzard, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Oundle, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small AnimalWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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