Pets at Home Limited
Veterinary Surgeon
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Senior Veterinary Surgeon – First-Opinion Practice | Up to £70,000 FTE
About the Role
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a new opportunity within a supportive, team-focused practice?
At Ely Vets for Pets, we’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Vet to join our friendly, inclusive team—where collaboration, camaraderie, and exceptional patient care are celebrated. We believe a positive working environment is the cornerstone of outstanding veterinary medicine.
As part of one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, you’ll gain a mix of independent clinic benefits with professional growth opportunities, while being based in a well-equipped, modern practice with modern facilities.
The Team & Work Environment
You’ll join a close-knit team comprising:
- 2 Senior Veterinary Surgeons
- 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
- 3 Receptionists Each members brings creativity, passion and a genuine enjoyment in working together - and there's always chocolate in the staff room!
We foster an environment where collaboration, support, and laughter are part of daily life.
Key Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Surgeon at Ely Vets for Pets, you will:
- Deliver first-opinion care, including routine consultations, surgery, and specialised treatments.
- Handle occasional emergencies and more complex cases with confidence.
- Work collaboratively with the highly capable nursing team and support staff to provide seamless patient care.
- Ensure high standards of pet and client satisfaction in every interaction.
- Support team culture, sharing expertise, and providing mentorship where possible.
- Optional work pattern: 1 in 4 Saturdays required; no out-of-hours emergencies nor overnight duties.
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Requirements & Attributes
We are seeking a Vet who thrives in a collaborative environment and meets the following criteria:
- Confidence in working independently in a first-opinion practice, including occasional sole charge.
- Strong collaborative skills, able to build effective working relationships with both colleagues and clients.
- Passion for delivering exceptional veterinary care in a client-focused environment.
- Experience with routine pets (cats and dogs), with exposure to occasional exotic species encouraged.
- Flexibility to consider alternative working patterns to balance personal commitments.
Facilities & Location
Our well-equipped, purpose-built practice in Ely, Cambridgeshire, includes:
- Digital and dental X-ray machinery
- New ultrasound machine
- Laser therapy
- Rhinoscope
The practice is a two-minute walk from Ely city centre, home to:
- Historic Ely Cathedral
- independientes shops, cafés and restaurants
- Scenic River Great Ouse and nearby nature reserves Excellent transport links make it easy to access:
- Cambridge University
- Newmarket
- Peterborough
- Norfolk coastline
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What We Offer
- SalAry: Up to £70,000 FTE, depending on experience
- Annual Leave: 28 days (including bank holidays)
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Generous allowance with dedicated study time
- Certificate funding and study support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Professional memberships covered (RCVS, VDS, and BVA)
- Exclusive colleague discounts & rewards: Including 20% off at Pets at Home and other Vet/Group offers
- Flexible working considered to accommodate childcare and personal commitments
About You
As someone who believes in "Tracking Together to create a better world for Pets, Planet, and People", we’d love to hear from you if this opportunity excites you—and feels inclusive of your values.
Even if your skills or experience don’t perfectly align to this role, if you believe you can contribute through behaviours and ethos, we’d love to chat.
Next Steps
Contact the Talent Acquisition team at covet@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.
Location
Ely, CB7 4PE
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