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.
- As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
- We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
- We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented in our practice.
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 with our practice manager – about our opportunities, get in touch on 01858 462 839 or email admin@ashtreevets.co.uk.
To apply for one of our vacancies, please see instructions within the vacancy description.
For work experience queries, please contact Katie Smith on 01858 462 839 or email katie.smith@ashtreevets.co.uk.
Current Vacancies
Registered Veterinary Nurse (full-time)
Ash Tree Vets are looking for a friendly and committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fabulous team!
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 is a charming market town full of history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers – recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK for four years running (’23-26).
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)
-
Westfield Mosaic Health Cash Plan – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
-
RCVS Membership & VDS cover paid
-
Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
-
Cycle to work scheme
-
Company sick pay
-
Company pension
-
Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
-
Life insurance at 1x annual salary
-
1 day paid volunteering leave
-
Private Medical Insurance available through Group Payroll Deduct
-
Childcare Vouchers
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
-
Career progression opportunities
How to Apply: download our application form and email the completed form to louise.hastings@ashtreevets.co.uk
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
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.
Closing Date: 26th June 2026
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Clinical Director
Location
124 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, East Midlands, England
Practice
Ash Tree Vets – Market Harborough
Hours
Full time
Salary
up to £75,000 DOE
Ash Tree Vets has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Clinical Director to join our friendly, well-established multi-site practice across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
We are a first-opinion practice with a strong reputation for high clinical standards, excellent client care, and a genuinely supportive working environment. Our long-serving team includes 15 vets, a dedicated nursing team, experienced reception colleagues and a supportive administrative team who are all proud of the care they provide and the culture they work in.
The Role
As Clinical Director, you will have overall responsibility for the clinical and strategic leadership of the practice. Working closely alongside the practice leadership team, you will help shape the future of Ash Tree Vets by maintaining excellent clinical standards and outstanding client services, supporting team development and ensuring the continued success of the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Line management and support of senior team members and the veterinary surgeon team.
- Oversight of clinical standards, performance and patient care.
- Leading, coaching and developing clinical teams.
- Contributing to financial sustainability through service development, purchasing decisions and identifying growth opportunities.
- Responsibility for operational aspects of the business.
- Working collaboratively with your Business Development Director and engaging with the wider VetPartners network and external stakeholders
This is an autonomous role with the opportunity to make a real impact. You will play a key part in mentoring and developing your team, supporting both clinical and leadership growth and acting as a champion for our culture and values. You will also be a guardian of our reputation as a practice known not only for excellent care, but for being a great place to work.
You will be supported locally by a Practice Manager, experienced Lead Vet team, Head Nurse and Head Receptionist, with additional support from your Business Development Director and a knowledgeable central support team. The clinical team is highly experienced and skilled. There is a strong culture of case discussion, collaboration and mentoring embedded throughout the team. This creates a stable and supportive environment, enabling a Clinical Director to concentrate on advancing the practice and driving innovation whilst contributing to the clinical rota.
The Person
We are looking for a confident MRCVS with strong clinical skills and a collaborative, people-centred approach to leadership. You will be a compassionate and approachable leader who values open communication, builds trust within their team and measures success by the success of others.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and delegate and a progressive mindset are essential. We are keen to find someone who is motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic about shaping the future of the practice through a whole-team approach.
Previous leadership experience is preferrable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided, including access to the VetPartners Senior Leadership Course. Internal applicants are warmly encouraged to apply.
About Us
Ash Tree Vets has branches in Market Harborough, Kibworth, and Desborough. We operate at both our main Market Harborough practice and a modern, state-of-the-art site in Kibworth. We offer a varied medical and surgical caseload and are proud to serve a loyal client base with many wonderful patients. Our RVN team are highly skilled and we are proud of the extensive nurse consultations we provide. We offer in house services to include physiotherapy, acupuncture, vet led behaviour consultations and certificate holder ophthalmology referrals for both internal and external patients. Our Out of Hours service is covered by 2 local hospitals but we retain noncritical inpatients overnight at the practice.
Market Harborough is a thriving market town with a great selection of eateries, independent shops and local activities. There is an abundance of highly rated schools in the area. It offers easy access to beautiful countryside, walking routes and picturesque villages, while also being well connected via the A14, M1, and M6.
Package
Salary: up to £75,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Full time, but open to discussion around working pattern, with a minimum of 30 hours across 4 days. There is no on call but participation in the weeknight inpatient and shared weekend rota would be expected as part of the role.
Location: Working across all 3 sites
Benefits:
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- CPD Budget £1750 + VAT (Pro Rata) and 5 days (Pro rata), more for certificate holders. Further education including certificates and other career progression is actively encouraged and supported.
- RCVS and VDS membership paid, as well as membership to two additional professional bodies
- VetPartner Benefits including Health Cash Plan, pension, sick pay and enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Focus on employee wellbeing
To Apply
Please send your expression of interest along with your current CV to Business Development Director julie.lawrence@vetpartners.co.uk
Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 19th June 2026.
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
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 (full-time)
Ash Tree Vets are looking for a friendly and committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fabulous team!
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 is a charming market town full of history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers – recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK for four years running (’23-26).
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)
-
Westfield Mosaic Health Cash Plan – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
-
RCVS Membership & VDS cover paid
-
Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
-
Cycle to work scheme
-
Company sick pay
-
Company pension
-
Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
-
Life insurance at 1x annual salary
-
1 day paid volunteering leave
-
Private Medical Insurance available through Group Payroll Deduct
-
Childcare Vouchers
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
-
Career progression opportunities
How to Apply: download our application form and email the completed form to louise.hastings@ashtreevets.co.uk
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
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.
Closing Date: 26th June 2026
– – – – – – – – – –
Clinical Director
Location
124 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, East Midlands, England
Practice
Ash Tree Vets – Market Harborough
Hours
Full time
Salary
up to £75,000 DOE
Ash Tree Vets has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Clinical Director to join our friendly, well-established multi-site practice across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
We are a first-opinion practice with a strong reputation for high clinical standards, excellent client care, and a genuinely supportive working environment. Our long-serving team includes 15 vets, a dedicated nursing team, experienced reception colleagues and a supportive administrative team who are all proud of the care they provide and the culture they work in.
The Role
As Clinical Director, you will have overall responsibility for the clinical and strategic leadership of the practice. Working closely alongside the practice leadership team, you will help shape the future of Ash Tree Vets by maintaining excellent clinical standards and outstanding client services, supporting team development and ensuring the continued success of the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Line management and support of senior team members and the veterinary surgeon team.
- Oversight of clinical standards, performance and patient care.
- Leading, coaching and developing clinical teams.
- Contributing to financial sustainability through service development, purchasing decisions and identifying growth opportunities.
- Responsibility for operational aspects of the business.
- Working collaboratively with your Business Development Director and engaging with the wider VetPartners network and external stakeholders
This is an autonomous role with the opportunity to make a real impact. You will play a key part in mentoring and developing your team, supporting both clinical and leadership growth and acting as a champion for our culture and values. You will also be a guardian of our reputation as a practice known not only for excellent care, but for being a great place to work.
You will be supported locally by a Practice Manager, experienced Lead Vet team, Head Nurse and Head Receptionist, with additional support from your Business Development Director and a knowledgeable central support team. The clinical team is highly experienced and skilled. There is a strong culture of case discussion, collaboration and mentoring embedded throughout the team. This creates a stable and supportive environment, enabling a Clinical Director to concentrate on advancing the practice and driving innovation whilst contributing to the clinical rota.
The Person
We are looking for a confident MRCVS with strong clinical skills and a collaborative, people-centred approach to leadership. You will be a compassionate and approachable leader who values open communication, builds trust within their team and measures success by the success of others.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and delegate and a progressive mindset are essential. We are keen to find someone who is motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic about shaping the future of the practice through a whole-team approach.
Previous leadership experience is preferrable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided, including access to the VetPartners Senior Leadership Course. Internal applicants are warmly encouraged to apply.
About Us
Ash Tree Vets has branches in Market Harborough, Kibworth, and Desborough. We operate at both our main Market Harborough practice and a modern, state-of-the-art site in Kibworth. We offer a varied medical and surgical caseload and are proud to serve a loyal client base with many wonderful patients. Our RVN team are highly skilled and we are proud of the extensive nurse consultations we provide. We offer in house services to include physiotherapy, acupuncture, vet led behaviour consultations and certificate holder ophthalmology referrals for both internal and external patients. Our Out of Hours service is covered by 2 local hospitals but we retain noncritical inpatients overnight at the practice.
Market Harborough is a thriving market town with a great selection of eateries, independent shops and local activities. There is an abundance of highly rated schools in the area. It offers easy access to beautiful countryside, walking routes and picturesque villages, while also being well connected via the A14, M1, and M6.
Package
Salary: up to £75,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Full time, but open to discussion around working pattern, with a minimum of 30 hours across 4 days. There is no on call but participation in the weeknight inpatient and shared weekend rota would be expected as part of the role.
Location: Working across all 3 sites
Benefits:
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- CPD Budget £1750 + VAT (Pro Rata) and 5 days (Pro rata), more for certificate holders. Further education including certificates and other career progression is actively encouraged and supported.
- RCVS and VDS membership paid, as well as membership to two additional professional bodies
- VetPartner Benefits including Health Cash Plan, pension, sick pay and enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Focus on employee wellbeing
To Apply
Please send your expression of interest along with your current CV to Business Development Director julie.lawrence@vetpartners.co.uk
Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 19th June 2026.
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
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.
