Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Vets for Pets is looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our Edge of the Peak District practice. You’ll mentor a new graduate through the GDP, while providing high-quality patient care and supporting the team in a collaborative, friendly environment.

We offer a full-time role with genuine flexibility, a salary from £65k+ depending on experience, and a 1 in 4 weekend rota with no out-of-hours. On-site facilities include digital x-ray, ultrasound, and tonopen.

Qualifications

• Experienced vet who can support and mentor a new graduate through GDP.
• Confident but not arrogant, with a collaborative approach to the team.
• Committed to high standards of patient care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support Holly through GDP, ensuring a smooth progression.
• Provide veterinary care, diagnostic planning and client communication.
• Collaborate with the support team to maintain a positive practice culture.

Skills

Veterinary surgeon

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Tonopen

Job description

How we actually work

We don’t rush.

Barry is hiring. (And he’s fussy.)

I run a veterinary practice. Technically. But let’s be honest… I’m a cat. So I actually run the place. I live here. I supervise everything. We’re looking for a vet. An experienced one who can support and mentor Holly, our new graduate, as she works through her GDP. But more importantly… I’m looking for the right human.

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The role

• Full-time, with genuine flexibility (open to part-time split or term-time contracts)
• Salary from £65k+ depending on experience
• 1 in 4 weekends
• No out-of-hours

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How we actually work

We don’t rush. Appointments are 15 minutes as standard, but if you need longer, you take longer. Lunch is protected. Properly. We close the practice for an hour. No clients. No routine calls. We walk, eat together, and reset before the afternoon.

You’ll be supported by:

• 3 highly capable RVNs who fully utilise Schedule 3
• A strong, hands‑on support team
• A genuinely collaborative environment where everyone mucks in

Facilities include:

• Dedicated theatre
• Large prep area
• Separate kennels and cattery
• Digital x-ray, ultrasound, tonopen

We also see a range of exotics. Snakes live in the practice. You don’t have to handle them if it’s not your thing, but the option is there if you enjoy variety.

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The culture (read this properly)

We’re a team in the real sense of the word. We’re supportive, honest, sometimes loud, and we look out for each other. We don’t do:

• hierarchy
• egos
• corporate-style pressure
• targets

We’re proudly inclusive and value diversity across the team. We’re working towards our autism-friendly award and are genuinely supportive of neurodivergent team members. We recognise that people work in different ways and actively support that. If you want somewhere you can do your job properly, be yourself, and enjoy the people you work with, it might be exactly right.

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Outside of work

We believe in work to live, not live to work.

• Holidays are supported, not restricted
• The team covers each other
• Burnout isn’t normalised

Some of us play netball together, many enjoy fitness and the outdoors, and we’re right on the edge of the Peak District. Dogs are welcome at work.

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Location

Edge of the Peak District

Easy access to M1 and East Midlands Airport

On-site parking

A genuinely nice client base

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Who we’re looking for

• Experienced vet (comfortable supporting a new grad)
• Confident, but not arrogant
• Enjoys team banter but knows when to be serious
• A team player who cares about clients and patients

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Final step (from Barry)

Apply

Send your CV to [e-mail] or get in touch for an informal chat.

– Barry

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Location: S41 8QN

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!