Vets for Pets
Veterinary Surgeon I Up to £70,000 DOE | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | Full or Part-Time | Flexible Working
Requirements
Qualified Veterinary Surgeon, suitable for either recent graduates building confidence or experienced practitioners. Must be able to work within a team environment and provide professional veterinary services.
Job Description
Chippenham Vets for Pets
Up to £70,000 DOE | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | Full or Part-Time | Flexible Working*
Are you looking for a practice where you can genuinely enjoy your work-life balance, develop your clinical interests, and be part of a supportive team that values your contribution?
At Chippenham Vets for Pets, we're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and established team. Whether you're more recently graduated and building your confidence, or an experienced vet looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
We know every vet is different, which is why we're committed to offering a role that works for you. We welcome applications from vets looking for full-time or part-time hours, with flexibility around working patterns wherever possible.
You'll be joining a close-knit team consisting of:
- 3 Veterinary Surgeons
- 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses
- 2 Veterinary Care Assistants
- 4 Client Care Advisors
- Dedicated Practice Manager
- 3 consulting rooms
- Dedicated colleague office and kitchen area
- 15-minute routine consultations
- 30-minute consultations for more complex cases
- Protected admin time built into the diary
- One-hour lunch breaks
- Morning and afternoon tea breaks
- RATA Specialists providing Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Ophthalmology and Ultrasonography
- Insight Veterinary Specialists providing Ultrasonography support
We're passionate about helping our colleagues grow. Whether you have a particular clinical interest you'd like to pursue or you're considering a certificate, we'll support you every step of the way.
Certification is actively encouraged and fully funded, and you'll have access to guidance from both your practice colleagues and our experienced regional support team.
A Great Place to Live and Work
Chippenham offers the best of both worlds. Surrounded by beautiful Wiltshire countryside, it also benefits from excellent transport links to Bristol and London, with the historic city of Bath just a short distance away. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, city life, or somewhere in between, Chippenham has plenty to offer.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of up to £70,000 DOE
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus*
- Full-time or part-time opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements considered
- Shared Saturday and Bank Holiday rota
- No out-of-hours requirements
- Funded CPD and certificate support
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid professional memberships
- Generous holiday allowance
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts, including up to 30% off at Pets at Home
- Relocation support available
- Visa sponsorship available (A+ rated sponsor)
If you're looking for a supportive team, flexibility around your working life, and the opportunity to grow your career in a well-equipped practice, we'd love to have a conversation.
To find out more or apply, contact Laura at southvets@vets4pets.com or apply below.
Location: SN14 6RZ
Applications made via recruitment agencies are not eligible for the welcome bonus.
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Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets and value diversity in all its forms. We want our teams to reflect the communities we serve, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you if you believe you can make a positive contribution to our team.
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About Vets for Pets
Vets for Pets and Companion Care are our brands within The Pets at Home Vet Group. We are part of the Pets at Home Group plc, which also includes Pets at Home retail stores and Pets Grooming salons. Together, we are the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pets. We are proud to be one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK with a national network of practices of all shapes and sizes run by our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs). The Pets at Home Vet Group operates 440+ small animal veterinary practices across the UK, including standalone and in-store practices. We believe in giving Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity and freedom to take control of their own career and future by owning and running their own practice. We are the home of joint venture partnership for ambitious veterinary surgeons in the UK veterinary market, we are committed to delivering first class service and high standards of care. Our practices are supported by dedicated business professionals based in our Support Office in Handforth who have the expertise to help them thrive. We were extremely proud to be announced the winners of the 2020 Institute of Student Employers Award’s Best Graduate Onboarding and Induction Activities Programme category, in recognition of our two-year Graduate Development Programme. Designed by vets with extensive practice and industry experience, we help develop medical, surgical and professional skills. If our unique veterinary business interests you, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.vets4petscareers.com/