Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role offers competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, alongside benefits such as a generous CPD allowance, holiday leave, and in-house career development opportunities. Applicants should have RCVS registration and ideally a year of small animal practice experience. Participation in weekend rota is required.

Benefits

Attractive salary up to £60,000

Generous CPD allowance

Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

Cycle to work scheme

20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration required.
• Ideally one year experience in small animal practice.
• Comfortable with routine consults and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality veterinary care.
• Participate in weekend rotas as needed.
• Work alongside a supportive team of medical professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player attitude

Passion for animal welfare

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and experienced team working across both our practices at Peterborough Bretton and Peterborough 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 as well as BOAS surgery.

Our Nurses also have fantastic talent with certificates in consulting, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care and a qualified physiotherapist.

What we are looking for

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
• Ideally you a years’ experience in small animal practice and are comfortable with routine consults and surgery
• You could have a surgical bias, or a consult only Vet - we are open to consideration of your expertise
• We are open to considering either full time or part time candidates
• Full time work would be 4 longer days in the week, with a weekend rota. 1:8 full weekends (9am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday) and 1:6 half weekends (9am-2pm on Saturday)
• If you are wanting to work part time, you would also need to participate in the weekend rota
• 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

We can offer you

• 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

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

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!