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Start Your Veterinary Career with Ash Tree Vets
Are you a newly qualified Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive practice where you can develop your clinical skills, build confidence and thrive as part of a friendly, experienced team? Are you graduating in December and starting to look for your first role?
At Ash Tree Vets, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care to both patients and clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, well-established practice that is committed to supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals. We don’t expect you to know everything on day one but we do want a colleague with enthusiasm, a proactive attitude and a desire to learn.
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
We understand that the transition from university to practice can be both exciting and challenging. From day one, you’ll be supported by an experienced and approachable team, who are committed to helping you grow in confidence and develop your clinical skills.
- You’ll have the opportunity to work up cases, develop your consulting and surgical abilities, and make clinical decisions with the reassurance that help and guidance are always available when you need it.
- We encourage questions, discussion, and collaboration, creating an environment where learning is part of everyday practice.
As a 15 vet practice, we have a wealth of experience including certificate holders in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Medicine, and ECC alongside individuals undergoing further training in Behaviour. We also offer Physiotherapy and Acupuncture in house to our clients. Within the team, we have 5 vets who started here as New Graduates; two of whom returned after time in different practices and one who is still here 16 years on.
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- Structured graduate support and mentoring, with protected one-on-one time with your assigned vet GDP advisor and protected time to log cases at work
- Excellent opportunities for clinical development with exposure to a varied caseload
- Experienced and supportive RVN team
- Access to excellent diagnostic equipment
- No on call, but a shared inpatient rota, supporting a healthy work-life balance
- Long term opportunities for career progression within both clinical and business areas
- Health and wellbeing support, with regular social and team building events
About Ash Tree Vets
Ash Tree Vets is a well-established small animal practice with branches in Market Harborough, Kibworth, and Desborough. We have built a loyal client base through our commitment to exceptional clinical standards and outstanding client care.
Our practices are equipped with modern diagnostic facilities, allowing us to investigate and treat a wide range of first-opinion cases and selected second-opinion referrals. We are continually investing in our facilities, services, and people to ensure we provide the highest possible standard of veterinary care.
With Cat Friendly and Dog Friendly Accreditations, alongside being proud holders of the Investors in the Environment Accreditation, we are a forward-thinking practice.
Our Team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team works closely together with a shared commitment to patient welfare and client service. We pride ourselves on being a supportive practice where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together. Team wellbeing is important to us, and our dedicated wellbeing team is always looking for ways to promote a positive and inclusive working environment.
We are passionate about nurturing individual interests and encouraging professional growth, helping every member of the team reach their full potential.
The Area
Located in the heart of beautiful Leicestershire, our branches are all within a short drive of each other, making multi-site working straightforward and convenient. Market Harborough is a thriving market town offering a fantastic quality of life, independent shops, excellent restaurants, beautiful countryside, and strong transport links. Named by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, it provides the perfect balance between rural charm and modern amenities.
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If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, eager to learn, and looking for a practice where you’ll be supported from day one, we’d love to hear from you. Come and start your veterinary career with a team that is committed to helping you succeed while providing exceptional care to pets and their owners.
We Offer a Fantastic Range Of Benefits Including
- Salary – £35,000
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
- CPD allowance of £1,750 per annum (pro-rata)
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Company Sick Pay
- Westfield Health – wide-ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership, VDS and one other subscription paid
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- 1 day paid volunteering leave
- Life insurance at 1 x annual salary
- Private Medical Insurance available through Group Payroll Deduct
- Annual Pay Reviews
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Focus on employee wellbeing, Colleague engagement Survey, Cycle to Work Scheme
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.
Location: Desborough, Kibworth, Market Harborough
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
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