Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Job Highlights
- The role involves providing veterinary care for small animals, supporting medical cases and surgeries, with a focus on consultation or surgical interests.
- The ideal candidate should have veterinary qualifications, experience with small animals, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Part-time position with 2 weekdays scheduled, offering a supportive environment, relocation and welcome bonuses, plus a flexible work-life balance.
Job Requirements/Description
Salary up to £75,000 DOE pro rata, plus a Relocation Allowance of up to £5,000 and a Welcome Bonus of up to £5,000
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.
Here at Pool Farm Vets, we are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a part-time basis.
This role offers a salary of up to £75,000 DOE pro rata, alongside relocation support of up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus of up to £5,000, both pro rata for part-time hours.
Whether you are interested in a consultation-focused role or would like to further develop your surgical skills, we can shape the position around your interests. Our Medicine Certificate holder can provide support with medical cases, while our Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery can help you develop the skills and caseload required to work towards a certificate.
Whatever you’re looking for, there could be a role for you at Pool Farm Vets. We also undertake a small amount of equine work, so there may be opportunities to complete horse visits using the practice vehicle should this be of interest.
Working Pattern
- 2 weekdays per week
- 10-hour shifts
- Normally a 1 in 4 on-call rota
- Weekend on-call duties consist of Saturday morning consultations until 12:00pm, followed by inpatient care only where required
- Emergency out-of-hours work is covered by Vets Now
We understand that everyone has commitments and priorities outside of work, and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to achieve the right balance between your career and home life.
About the Team and Culture
The practice has been family-run since 2004, and you’ll be joining a 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 within the practice, helping us to deliver clinical care to a consistently high standard. We actively encourage and support CPD to ensure our colleagues can continue developing their skills and interests.
The team regularly enjoys ‘Pub Friday’, which moves to the local cricket club during the summer so everyone can enjoy the early evening sunshine.
We are based in Betley, a bustling rural village on the Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire border. Often described as a ‘chocolate-box’ village, Betley offers a welcoming community and an attractive countryside setting.
The village also benefits from excellent transport links and is only around 10 minutes from Crewe railway station, providing journeys of under 2 hours to London and approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to Edinburgh.
The nearby town of Nantwich is well known for its annual cheese show and jazz festival. Each August, our team also helps to organise a pet show at the annual Betley Show, and we remain closely involved in the wider event.
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:
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development, including a CPD allowance and access to inspiring vet care 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 your 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 Cars schemes, subject to eligibility
- 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.
Up to £75,000 DOE pro-rata
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