Pets at Home Limited
Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical bias + Flexible hours!
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Senior Veterinary Surgeon (Surgical Bias) – Flexible Role
Salary: Up to £65,000 (FTE, DOE)
Join a stable, growing team at a dynamic veterinary practice during an exciting moment in their development. This ideal role for a veterinary surgeon with a surgical bias offers flexibility, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive environment.
About the Role
- Primary Focus: Develop and enhance surgery capabilities within the practice
- Mentorship: Lead junior team members, ensure clinical excellence
- Flexibility: Majority weekdays; occasional Saturday mornings (max 1 in 4), plus school-hours scheduling possible
- Team Support: Collaborate with a seasoned clinical team; no on-call (OOH) duties
- Commitment: Full-time or part-time arrangements welcome
- CPD & Certifications: Generous allowance to support your professional growth
- Out-of-Hours: No evening or weekend on-call; setztek- условия закрытия
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Surgical Advancement: Expand and maintain surgery services in practice, aligning with team and client needs
- Mentorship & Quality: Guide junior staff, maintain high clinical standards and patient outcomes
- Client Care: Work with small mammals, exotic pets, and dental cases within a client-focused team
- Team Culture: Attend consult sync-ups, share insights, and contribute to practice innovation
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Your Environment
A diverse, inclusive team where individual strengths are nurtured. The practice supports human and veterinary progress:
“We’re testament to the investment our leadership puts into team empowerment—four nurses began as locums—while maintaining a work environment that respects work-life balance with OTB breaks”. — Karina (BVetMed MRCVS), Practice Owner, Vets for Pets Central Kidderminster
About Us
- Approved Training Practice
- Dedicated GDP Advisor: Access to Vets at Home’s retail partnerships, direct client engagement
- Holistic Wellbeing: Certificate One’s mental health first aid training for occupational health (with Practice Owner as trainer)
- Career Advancement: Proven track record of team growth from assistants to veterinary students
Benefits
Financial & Professional Support:
- Salary up to £65,000 (adjustable for flex/part-time)
- Private health insurance
- Contributory pension scheme
- CPD allowance (+ certifications funding)
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Wellbeing & Holidays:
- 5.6 weeks initial holiday (rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years)
- Paid birthday leave
- Wellbeing + pastoral networks: Access chatting hub and mental health Colleague Assistance Programmes
- Support Retail Trust, Port of Call, MHFA initiatives
Veterinary Professionals’ Discounts:
- 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, The Groom Room
- Fee reductions on RCVS, BVA, VDS memberships
Perks & Assistance:
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
Our Commitment
“Embrace talent across all backgrounds. Differences enhance our values and drive client-centric care. If you align with people-led diversity, we want to hear from you!”
Ready to discuss the opportunity? Contact Rach at northvet@vets4pets.com. We respond within 1 working day to informals and applications.
Note: No perfect match? If your values, behaviours, and desire to nurture pets/people resonate, your unique contribution is welcomed.
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