Veterinary Surgeon Maternity Cover

Vets for Pets; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

CPD allowance and certificate support

RCVS, VDS, BVA memberships

Pension and healthcare benefits

Relocation sponsorship

Exclusive colleague discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Farnborough offers a fixed-term veterinary role for 1 year, with the possibility of permanency. The role features a 4-day week (9am-7pm) and a 1:6 weekend rota, supporting work-life balance in a busy practice. Salary up to £75,000 DOE.

We seek an experienced vet with 5+ years’ experience who enjoys a varied caseload and is keen to develop or explore an interest in exotics. You will join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experienced vet with 5+ years in practice.
• Interest in exotics development or exploration.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in a busy practice.
• Contribute to shaping the future direction of the practice.

Skills

Exotics interest

Varied caseload

Team collaboration

Job description

Up to £75,000 DOE | 4-Day Week | 1:6 Weekends | Flexible Working

Looking for a role where you can develop your skills, explore your interests, and be part of a genuinely supportive team?

At Farnborough Vets for Pets, we’re offering exactly that. A flexible and rewarding opportunity in a busy, well-equipped, and growing practice.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a friendly, sociable, and inclusive team who truly enjoy working together and supporting one another. We’re proud to be part of the local community and passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to our patients.

Oh... and we also have a practice cat, Marley, who very much considers himself part of the team.

About the Practice

We’re a busy practice with a great variety of cases, giving you the opportunity to really develop your clinical skills.

Our facilities are continuously improving and include:

• Brand new digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Dental X-ray
• Rigid endoscope
• Extensive in-house lab diagnostics

And we’re not stopping there, we’re expanding next year, doubling our floor space to create an even better working environment.

The Role

This role is fixed term for 1 year, with the possibility of becoming permanent after.

• 4-day working week (9am-7pm)
• 1 in 6 weekends (Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm)
• No compromise on work-life balance
• Flexible options available

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced vet with a minimum of 5 years experience who:

• Enjoys a varied caseload
• Is keen to develop or explore an interest in exotics
• Wants to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the practicals confident, collaborative, and enjoys being part of a team

The Team

You’ll be working alongside:

• Passionate, clinical practice owners
• 4 Receptionists
• 3 RVNs
• 3 SVNs
• 2 Veterinary Care Assistants
• 5 Vets

A close-knit, supportive team where your voice is heard and your development is prioritised.

Location Perks

We’re based in a great retail location with everything on your doorstep:

• Lidl, Asda, Costco and a full shopping centre nearby
• Free, easy parking
• Excellent local amenities for your downtime

What We Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate support encouraged
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
• Pension and healthcare benefits
• Relocation packages & visa sponsorship (A+ rated sponsor)
• Exclusive colleague discounts (up to 30% at Pets at Home & more)
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Our Culture

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We embrace individuality and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team because we know we’re better when we work together.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential chat, contact:

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Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so 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