Veterinary Surgeon – maternity cover with permanent or fixed term contract available
By joining us at Andover Vets for Pets you will be working with a great team of longstanding colleagues, enjoy real job satisfaction and a superb work environment! You’ll also benefit from our recent renovations that have enhanced our workspace and already spacious facilities.
The team
You will be joining an experienced and supportive team of 4 vets, a highly skilled nursing team, and a dedicated support team. Many of our team members have been with us for years, some from the day the practice opened.
We celebrate wins together, lift each other up through challenges, and make sure each day feels purposeful and positive. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, pursue your interests, and advance your career with a team that truly has your back.
Our practice opened in 2013 and has spent over a decade building a loyal client base and an excellent reputation within the local community. Many of our team members have been with us for years — a testament to our supportive, forward-thinking culture.
The Role
As one of our vets is going on maternity leave, we’re now looking for a good-natured, good all-round GP veterinary surgeon to join us in looking after our valued patients and clients.
The role is balanced with surgery and medicine and as a solid GP practice we work at a steady pace, with a well-managed rota and appointments given 15 minutes. However longer can be taken when required.
Due to the nature of the role available, we’d ideally be looking for a vet who could work Tuesday - Friday 9am -7pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays. But if this isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we’d still love to hear from you to discuss alternatives.
About You
We are seeking a veterinary surgeon with:
This role would suit someone who wants to continue developing as a clinician within a supportive and thoughtful practice environment. Our practice offers the caseload, equipment, and freedom you need to utilise your existing skills and keep progressing. We actively encourage professional development and will support the areas of practice you’re most passionate about, including CPD tailored to your interests.
About Andover
Andover is a picturesque market town in the heart of the Test Valley, offering an attractive balance of rural charm, amenities and excellent transport links. As one of the most affordable areas in Hampshire, it has become an increasingly attractive destination for families, professionals, and businesses looking to combine a high standard of living with practical economic advantages.
Our prime location within the heart of this community also ensures a diverse caseload and a loyal client base, making every day rewarding.
Salary and benefits
Competitive salary up to £65,000 FTE per annum (dependent on experience)
No OOH or overnight inpatient checks
Supportive, friendly team culture with regular social events
A strong focus on wellbeing
Contributory pension scheme
Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
Exclusive company & high-street discounts
If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding pet healthcare and exceptional client service, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Practice Manager Aga Kowalczyk at aga.kowalczyk@vetsforpets.com
Location SP10 4DU
Pets see people for who they are — without bias or judgement. We take inspiration from them and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. If your values align with ours but your experience doesn’t perfectly match the description, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.
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/
