Veterinary Surgeon - with real development opportunity!

Vets for Pets; Cleveleys; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

CPD support

Pets at Home discounts

Vet Group discounts

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Cleveleys is seeking an experienced veterinarian with the potential to become Lead Vet. The role offers flexible hours (full or part-time) and a salary up to £70,000 DOE. A relocation package is available for direct candidates, with a 1:7 weekend rota and no OOH shifts.

CPD and certificates can be supported, and the team is committed to charity work with the local RSPCA. The practice prides itself on development, community involvement, and a supportive working environment across

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinarian with potential to lead a team.
• Willingness to develop junior vets and provide mentoring.
• Flexibility in hours and working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical team and oversee veterinary care.
• Support and mentor junior vets and pupils.
• Contribute to CPD and specialist development.
• Participate in charity activities with local RSPCA and community outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

DVM / Veterinary degree

Job description

Role Overview

Are you an experienced vet looking for true development with the potential to become Lead Vet? If so, there is a great opportunity rising to join a stable, supportive team in Cleveleys!

• Flexible hours and can consider full and part time hours.
• Fantastic salary up to £70,000 (DOE, FTE).
• This is the ideal role for an experienced vet who is interested in developing their skills and supporting junior vets.
• Relocation package available for direct candidates only.
• Full time or part time and flexible working also supported.
• 1:7 weekends will be included.
• The practice is passionate about supporting charities working with the local RSPCA to provide veterinary care.
• We like to develop our team so CPD and certificates can be supported.
• Martin, the practice owner, is driven to support all his colleagues by organising special events such as well‑being retreats, the Winter ball and walking club.

About us

The practice is located in the rapidly expanding yet traditional seaside town of Thornton‑Cleveleys, just a few miles from Blackpool and offers great access to much of the northwest of England. We also have a second site inside a Pets at Home store on the edge of Blackpool.

The team and practice play an active role in the community and customer feedback is excellent. We pride ourselves in being more than ‘just a vets’.

Consults are 20 minutes as standard, ensuring they provide a comprehensive overview and allow for more rapid case workups and/or more involved case discussion with clients.

Full time work is spread over 4 days with a set day off each week. Weekends consist of a share of a 1:7 rota with a long weekend the following week. There is no OOH but occasional stable inpatients may be kept overnight.

The bright, air‑conditioned surgery is purpose built to industry‑leading standards and has state‑of‑the‑art equipment including a dedicated operating theatre, digital X‑ray, in‑house laboratory, ultrasound and dentistry facilities.

Personal development is actively encouraged and the practice is willing to invest in you and equipment to develop any specialist areas of interest. Full support is available for those who have recently graduated or need help with confidence in developing their skills.

Salary is dependent on experience. As part of the Pets at Home group we also have access to an excellent package and great benefits that include a competitive salary and exclusive company discounts and rewards – including 20% off at Pets at Home and the Vet Group.

Along with this you will also get:

• We are looking for the right people so the role can suit anyone as we can evolve it around you!
• We are also looking to expand our in‑house service, so an experienced practitioner who either has a certificate in a specific field or would like to work towards this would be very much welcome and supported.
• We have a team of vets who have been with us for many years and so can support you should you be looking to gain confidence and experience in a positive workspace.
• We have experience supporting new and recent graduates as well as international applicants.

For further details please contact Rach on the Talent team on [e-mail] or Martin on [e-mail].

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!