Careers and Vacancies
Join the Ash Tree Vets Team
We’re always open to hearing from qualified vets, nurses and support team professionals who are interested in joining our practice.
You can expect a culture of inclusivity and diversity at our branches in Market Harborough, Kibworth and Desborough, where our wellbeing team is always looking for ways to enhance our practice and ensure a happy environment.
We’re passionate about what we do and the service we provide, and continually invest in our team and services to ensure the best care for our patients and clients.
That’s why we have high-tech, state-of-the art equipment at our premises and actively encourage our friendly and enthusiastic team to develop their knowledge by completing courses and pursuing further education opportunities.
We’re also proud to be a sustainable practice, with our Green Team dedicated to tackling our practice’s waste and efficiency.
For a confidential, informal chat about our opportunities, get in touch.
To apply for one of our vacancies, please download and complete our application form and send it to admin@ashtreevets.co.uk.
For work experience queries, please contact Katie Smith on 01858 462 839 or email katie.smith@ashtreevets.co.uk.
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Current Vacancies
Veterinary Surgeon (mat leave cover)
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Ash Tree Vets for a Maternity Leave Cover role, starting March 2025, on a fixed term contract for 10-12 months.
We have a fantastic, established team, with a broad depth of clinical experience, supported by a wonderful RVN and Front of House Team. Our Vet Team is a mix of full and part time individuals, all with a variety of interests.
Our branches in Market Harborough, Kibworth and Desborough are RCVS and Cat Friendly accredited. We have also achieved silver investors in the environment accreditation for our sustainability efforts.
We are passionate about community, team wellbeing and providing excellent care to our patients.
About You:
The right candidate will have excellent clinical and communication skills, to help provide an exceptional service to our loyal customer base.
You will be required to cover both consults and surgery (competence is needed in all routine surgeries, dentistry and basic imaging as a minimum).
The Role:
You will be working at any of our 3 sites; two of which have full surgical facilities including theatre/imaging/dental x-ray. A smaller branch site will require sole charge work, but you will always have a supportive receptionist and at times an RVN on hand.
Our new purpose-built site has a physio suite and bereavement room. Our consults are 15minutes, with extended consults for complex cases/second opinions.
The role is to work a minimum of 3 days per week, between the hours of 8am-7pm dependent on shift, with inpatient duties and some weekend work on a shared rota (we are open on a Saturday for non-routine work.) We do not do out of hours but do take care of non-critical hospital patients.
**There is scope for flexibility within the role and we are happy to discuss all offers and options, including more days per week for blocks of work.
The Area:
Located in beautiful Leicestershire, East Midlands our branches are all within a short drive from each other. They are easily accessible for a candidate working across our multi-sites, all just off the A6 and only a short drive away from all the amenities that Leicester has to offer.
Market Harborough itself is a charming market town full of history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers – named one of the best places to live in the country according to The Sunday Times in 2023!
** A car will be essential for travel between sites.
(No accommodation is available)
To apply or for further information/an informal chat about this role please contact Stella (Clinical Director) at stella.coulson@ashtreevets.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Permanent or FTC)
Ash Tree Vets are looking for friendly and committed Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our fabulous team!
We have a vacancy for a permanent, part-time team member working 3 days per week or if preferred a fixed term contract, full-time or part-time to cover maternity leave (anticipated start date end of November for 9-13 months – exact dates and duration to be confirmed).
The Role:
As an RVN at Ash Tree Vets, you will be working from our RCVS accredited, multi-site, small animal practice in Leicestershire.
There is a rota for inpatient stand-by duties, in the rare event that the vet needs assistance with an inpatient on evenings or weekends. We have a varied and large case load meaning all areas of your skills can be utilised!
We actively encourage our nurses to use and develop their skills and progress in other areas such as clinical coaching, certificates and schedule 3 procedures.
If you would like to join our professional team, providing excellent clinical services and client care, then we would love to hear from you.
About us:
Ash Tree Vets has branches in Market Harborough, Kibworth and Desborough. We are a well-established practice, with a team of highly skilled professionals and are equipped with advanced technology to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment of the pets we care for.
At Ash Tree Vets you can expect a culture of inclusivity and diversity, where our wellbeing team is always looking for ways to enhance our practice and ensure a happy environment.
We’re passionate about what we do and the service we provide, and continually invest in our team and services to ensure the best care for our patients and clients.
The Area:
Located in beautiful Leicestershire, East Midlands our branches are all within a short drive from each other. They are easily accessible for a candidate working across our multi-sites, all just off the A6 and only a short drive away from all the amenities that Leicester has to offer.
Market Harborough itself is a charming market town full of history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers – named one of the best places to live in the country according to The Sunday Times in 2023!
Our Fantastic Team:
Our friendly and knowledgeable team go above and beyond to make every patient and client feel at home and this applies to our colleagues too.
We are a close-knit team of professionals all with a shared aim of providing exceptional advice and care.
We believe in a great work life balance and have a range of social events throughout the year.
As part of our team, you would have the opportunity to become part of our Green Team, who have already made lots of changes to the practice, gaining us Investors in the Environment Accreditation. We are committed to recycling and reducing waste, have changed to using low flow anaesthesia and are the pilot practice for the VP drapes study.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Salary – competitive depending on experience
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
- £600.00 CPD allowance per annum (pro-rata)
- Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid
- One other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay, discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to work scheme
- CPD/training support,
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
To apply, or for more information/an informal chat please get in touch with:
Louise Hastings, Practice Manager – louise.hastings@ashtreevets.co.uk
**No agency submissions – direct applications only please
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.