Vets for Pets
Weekend Veterinary Surgeon - Consult only
Requirements
Candidates must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration and ideally have at least one year of experience in small animal practice. They should be comfortable with routine consultations and possess excellent communication skills.
Job Description
Weekend Veterinary Surgeon – Consult only
We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and experienced team to cover a minimum of 1:4 weekends at Peterborough Bretton Vets for Pets.
We pride ourselves on a strong team spirit and genuine care for pets and their owners are at the heart of everything we do.
Our practice is based inside the vibrant Pets at Home store in Peterborough Bretton, and our Peterborough Vets for Pets practice is a wonderful standalone building; we offer free parking for staff and clients and easy accessibility at both practices.
Peterborough offers the perfect balance between vibrant city living and access to stunning natural surroundings. With its excellent transport links — including a direct train to London in under an hour — it’s an ideal base for professionals seeking affordability without sacrificing connectivity.
Beyond work, Peterborough boasts rich history, beautiful green spaces like Ferry Meadows, and a welcoming, diverse community. Whether you're drawn to its historic cathedral, the thriving independent food scene, or the family-friendly lifestyle, Peterborough is a place where you can grow your career and enjoy life outside of work too.
About Us
At Peterborough Vets for Pets, we have a team of 7 Vets, 6 Registered Nurses, 3 Student Nurses and an incredible administrative support team.
Between our Vets we hold a Certificate in Internal Medicine, Certificate in Cardiology and one currently doing a Certificate in Ultrasonography. We also offer acupuncture and physiotherapy.
Our Nurses also have fantastic talent with certificates in consulting, emergency and critical care and a qualified physiotherapist.
- What we are looking for
- A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
- Ideally you have a years’ experience in small animal practice and are comfortable with routine consults.
- This role is weekends and consults only.
- The role will be to cover a minimum of 1:4 weekends at Peterborough Bretton. Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm.
- No OOHs and bank holidays are shared between the team over the year
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
- Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
An attractive salary of up to £60,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
- A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
- 5.6 weeks initial holiday
- A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave (16weeks full day, then 6 weeks half pay)
- A contributory pension scheme
- In-house career development opportunity
- Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Funded sponsorship visas
- Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
- Cycle to work scheme
- 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
- Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: PE3 8DN
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
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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/