Veterinary Surgeon - flexibility, protected lunch breaks, focus on work-life balance. Salary up to £80,000
At Weymouth Vets for Pets, we’ve been busy investing in both our space and our people. Over the past couple of years’ we’ve extended the practice to include a dedicated dental suite, upgraded imaging room, larger waiting area, extra consult rooms, kennels, and a dedicated colleague space to take a breather.
We’ve also added some great kit, including a Vetus 50 ultrasound with colour Doppler and ECG, plus a K-Laser. Next on the list is laparoscopic equipment which is something we’re really excited about as we continue to push for high clinical standards and minimally invasive care. As a result we’re looking for an experienced vet to join us, ideally with an interest in laparoscopy. If you’ve already got experience, brilliant - but if it’s something you’d like to grow into, we’re very happy to support that with the right equipment, case load, and CPD.
As an RCVS accredited Nurse Training Practice we genuinely care about doing a great job - for our patients, our clients, and each other. We keep things open and collaborative, with regular team catch-ups (clinical and non-clinical) so everyone has a voice and we keep improving together.
Our vet team brings over 40 years of combined experience, including an Advanced Practitioner in Medicine. We’re backed up by a brilliant, long-standing nursing and reception team, and a fantastic practice manager who’s been with us since day one over 11 years ago. Stability and support really matter to us here.
We’re proud to be a locally owned Vets for Pets practice, run by vets who are genuinely hands-on in the clinic. That means decisions are made by people who actually work here, giving us the freedom to invest in what matters most; our team, and our patients.
Here’s what some of our recent grads have said:
“Anna and Aimee are fantastic to work for. Whilst at Vets for Pets Weymouth, they guided me through finishing my VetGDP, and developing into a confident clinician. They've built a great team, and a very supportive environment to develop whatever area you may be interested in. The location is fantastic, and you're really able to develop a great work life balance while working here!” Elena, 2022 graduate
"Ever since starting as a new graduate at Weymouth Vets for Pets, I have felt completely supported both by the management and nursing teams. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working here and have swiftly developed into a competent vet due to amazing teaching from senior colleagues. Regular vet team meetings allow lots of sharing of new ideas which are always listened to and taken on board. Whether new graduate or experienced vet, this practice is fantastic and l am truly sad to leave!" Georgina, 2022 graduate
“Weymouth Vets for Pets took me on as a new grad from abroad and provided me with an amazing framework to grow, learn and develop as a human and clinician. The strong leadership qualities and backup of the practice owners and the whole management team together with the amazing support of the nursing team really helped me develop my clinical and personal skills. No matter if you're experienced or still learning, the clinic will offer a professional and fun workplace where safe culture is lived, where every team member is valued, where your personal talents are nurtured and where support is given where it's needed.” Sylvia, 2019 graduate
Life outside of work matters too. We’re based just a 5-minute walk from Weymouth’s sandy beach, making it easy to actually enjoy your lunch break or unwind after a shift. If you’re into the outdoors, it’s a pretty special place to be.
We’re a team of 5 vets and would love someone who enjoys supporting and mentoring newer colleagues. In return, we offer flexibility where we can, protected lunch breaks, and a genuine focus on work-life balance.
Salary up to £80,000 FTE, 1 in 4 Saturdays, and no OOH.
If you’re looking for a progressive, supportive practice where you can keep developing while enjoying where you live and work, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Laura on southvets@vets4pets.com for an informal, confidential conversation or apply below.
Postcode: DT4 7BG
Since 1991, when we were a wholesaler with a team of just 15, we’ve been focused on getting better every day. By putting pets before profit, working as a team and taking pride in everything we do, we’ve grown into a 451 store network with more than 8,913 colleagues working in our Stores, Grooming Salons, Distribution Centres and Support Office.
We are the UK’s leading pet specialist, providing pet owners with all their product needs, as well as our Vets for Pets practices and Grooming salons. We support our colleagues to work with pride and passion, to bring honesty and integrity to work every day, and to do it all with a sense of fun and fearlessness. We never shy away from having the important conversations and doing what we say we’ll do.
Our values and behaviours are practiced daily across the business and are what really makes us an enjoyable, exciting place to work. We're always striving to develop and reward our colleagues with an extensive in-house series of training programmes, wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive benefits package. In 2018 we were delighted to be voted top 5 in the Great Place to Work UK’s Large category.
Our colleagues are central to the success of the business and are fully trained in pet care and dedicated to animal welfare. Pets are central to everything that we do and 93% of colleagues have their own pets too!
If you like the sound of life at Pets at Home, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.petsathomejobs.com/
