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Posted on 24 April 2026

As April comes to a close, the veterinary sector is gearing up for a busy and rewarding season. With increased demand across practices, there are plenty of new opportunities for both vets and RVNs looking for their next role.

You’ll find the latest vacancies to help you take the next step in your career - spring into action and see what’s new this week.

Veterinary Surgeon - Northumberland - Up to £80,000

Are you an experienced Vet looking for a supportive, well-equipped practice?Join a friendly 18-strong team working with modern facilities including dental x-ray, ultrasound, and dedicated operating theatres, with 20-minute consultations to deliver high-quality care. This mixed practice (predominantly small animal) welcomes both small animal and mixed Vets. You’ll benefit from a competitive salary up to £80,000, CPD support, paid professional fees, and visa sponsorship. Enjoy a flexible 4–5 day week, part-time options, and a strong work-life balance, plus generous holiday and staff discounts. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with easy access to Newcastle and Edinburgh, this is a fantastic place to grow your career.

👉Read more about this role here:Small animal or mixed Veterinary Surgeon - popular independent practice

Veterinary Surgeon – Northamptonshire - up to £65,000

Are you an experiencedSmall Animal Vet looking for a supportive, independent practicewith a strong focus on client care? You’ll be part of a collaborative team of 12 vets (including certificate holders) and a large, skilled nursing team, working with advanced facilities such as laparoscopy, endoscopy, and an in-house lab. The role offers a varied first opinion caseload with opportunities to develop surgical skills. This full-time position includes a 4-day week, 1:6 weekend rota, and no bank holidays. Salary is competitive and dependent on experience, with benefits including private healthcare, £2000 CPD allowance, professional fees, and generous holiday.

👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Large, experienced team

Veterinary Surgeon - Warwickshire - Up to £66,000

Are you aVeterinary Surgeon looking to grow your career in a supportive, well-equipped practicein Warwickshire? Join a thriving team where your development and wellbeing are a priority. This role offers a competitive salary up to £66,000, a flexible 4-day week, minimal OOH, and part-time options. You’ll work on a varied caseload including orthopaedics, cardiology, imaging, and more, supported by experienced vets, specialist nurses, and excellent facilities including CT, ultrasound, and laparoscopy. Enjoy a collaborative team environment, strong CPD support, paid professional fees, and generous holiday including birthday leave.

👉Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - varied caseload

Clinical Director - Cornwall - Up to £80,000

Ready to step into aClinical Directorrole? Lead a friendly team of 7 vets in a well-equipped mixed practice, offering a great balance of career progression and lifestyle. Enjoy a 4.5-day week, minimal weekends (1:6), no emergency OOH, and a supportive environment with excellent facilities and strong CPD support. You’ll oversee clinical standards, support your team, and help drive the practice forward alongside the leadership team. Salary up to £80,000, with generous holiday, CPD allowance, paid memberships, and a wide range of additional benefits.

👉Read more about this role here:Clinical Director - fantastic team

Veterinary Surgeon – Leicestershire - Up to £62,000 (full or part time)

Join asupportive, forward-thinking practicewhere you can shape your role around your interests—whether that’s consulting, diagnostics, or complex medical cases. You’ll be part of a friendly team of 9 vets, many with certificates, in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, development, and high clinical standards. The practice offers a varied caseload, modern facilities, and a strong community focus. Benefits include 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave, CPD support, paid professional fees, pension, and visa sponsorship.

👉 Read more about this role here:Veterinary Surgeon - Medicine Bias

Veterinary Surgeon – Kent - Up to £60,000

Are you aSmall Animal Vet looking to join a supportive, independent practice?This well-established clinic in Kent offers a friendly, collaborative team and a strong focus on high-quality patient and client care. You’ll work alongside experienced vets and nurses in a flexible role (full or part-time), with a 1:4 Saturday rota and no out-of-hours, ensuring a great work-life balance. Salary is competitive, with benefits including 28 days’ holiday, £1500 CPD allowance, paid professional fees, and a birthday day off—all in a well-connected location near Canterbury and London.

👉Find out more here:Veterinary Surgeon - Coastal Location

Veterinary Nurse – Essex - Up to £35,000

Join an award-winning independent practice as anRVN or Senior RVN, where a supportive team and strong community spirit create a truly welcoming environment. This friendly, close-knit practice offers a 38-hour week with a fixed weekday off and 1:6 Saturday rota. You’ll be valued for your ideas and contribution, working in a practice known for its high standards of care. Salary £31,000–£35,000, with benefits including paid professional fees, staff discounts, pension, wellbeing support, and increasing holiday with service.

👉Find out more here:Veterinary Nurse - thoughtful and caring practice

Veterinary Nurse / Student / VCA – Newcastle - Up to £25 per hour

Join an award-winning mobile veterinary service inNewcastle as a locum RVN, Student Nurse, or VCA, working 2–3 days per week on an ongoing basiswith an immediate start. This role focuses on home visits and consultations, supporting clients and patients with compassionate, high-quality care, including assistance with euthanasia where required. You’ll also drive the company van and support nurse consultations (around 8 visits per day). A full, clean driving licence and confidence driving a van are essential (over 25 for insurance). Hours are 8am–6pm with some flexibility. Pay is £21–£25 per hour, offering a rewarding role where your care and empathy make a real difference.

👉Find out more here:Locum RVN / SVN / VCA

You must be registered or eligible to register with the RCVS to apply for any of the clinical positions. SeeRegistration - Professionalsto check

For more information, click on the individual advert links or get in touch atcontactus@vettedrecruitment.co.uk

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