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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Up to £75,000 DOE Pro-rata, Plus Relocation allowance of up to £5000 and Welcome Bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata for part time)
relocation support of up to £5000 as well as a welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata for part time)
Here at Pool Farm Vets, we are looking for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. If you would rather do a consult only role, then we have a medicine certificate holder to support you and if you wish to further your surgical skills then one of our surgeons is an advanced practitioner in small animal surgery so can help you gain the skills and cases need for a certificate.
Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a role for you at Pool Farm Vets! We also do a small amount of equine work and so if you wanted to pop out and do some horse calls in the practice vehicle then this role could be what you are looking for.
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Our current position is for 2 week days (10 hours) which can tip the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. On call is normally a 1 in 4 rota but our weekend on call consists of Saturday morning consultations until 12pm and then in-patient care only (if there are any), Vets Now cover the emergency work.
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About the Team and Culture
The practice has been family run since 2004! We have a lovely, friendly, close-knit team of 3 receptionists, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant and 5 Veterinary Surgeons. We have 3 certificate holders in the practice and so clinical work is performed to a high standard. We actively encourage CPD to continue this high standard.
The team often enjoy ‘pub Friday’ which in summer re-locates to the cricket club so we can all enjoy the early evening sun. We are based in a very rural but bustling village called Betley which is best described as “chocolate box” on the Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire border.
The village has brilliant train links being only 10 minutes from Crewe station which means less than 2 hours to London and 3 hours 30 minutes to Edinburgh. The nearby town of Nantwich is best known for its annual cheese show and jazz festival. We help to run a pet show (with an external judge!) at Betley show each August and we have a heavy involvement in the show each year.
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
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- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
£40,000 - £75,000 a year
Up to £75,000 DOE pro-rata
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