Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a passionate and innovative veterinarian looking to join a dedicated team that values community, excellence, and fresh ideas? Look no further!
Join Tom and Rebecca at Preston Capitol Centre Vets 4 Pets.

We Are Expanding:

Due to increasing demand, we are looking to offer additional evening and weekend appointments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice and make a real impact in our community. We would love to take on an additional part-time vet, someone who is ideally happy to work Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. We are open 8-12 on a Saturday morning and currently run a 1 in 6 rota basis however if the candidate wishes to work more weekends, we will happily accommodate this - we always encourage flexible working hours and are open to negotiation. We would be keen for this position to lead to a partnership position for the right candidate.

About Us:

Thomas has been at the helm of our practice for over a decade, and Rebecca joined the team in September 2021. As local residents, both are deeply committed to serving our community with the highest standards of veterinary care while maintaining competitive prices for our Preston clients. We're not your typical corporate practice, as a joint venture partnership we are proud to run more like an independent practice, Tom and Rebecca making the majority of the business decision’s whilst having Vets4Pets support team in the background only for if and when we need them. This JVP model allows us the flexibility to implement new ideas and continually improve our services on a daily basis. Our veterinary team brings together an impressive 73 years of combined experience. Join us and benefit from the support and expertise of seasoned professionals dedicated to exceptional animal care.

Our supportive team consists of:

• Veterinarians: Tom, Anna, Emilly, Claudia, and Mandy
• Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs): 6
• Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs): 2
• Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs): 2
• Client Care Advisors (CCAs): 5
• Finance Coordinator: 1
• Practice Manager:1 (that's me!)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary to £65,000 DOE FTE
• Partnership opportunities
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• 20-minute appointments for sick pets and 15-minute appointments for boosters
• Paid lunch breaks
• No out of hours or Bank holidays
• Daily 11's – We aim to have a 30-minute team meetings at 11 am , usually complete with a brew and cake – a great opportunity to get to know the team
• AXA healthcare with a small contribution
• Encouragement and support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with a competitive CPD budget.
• Birthday leave so you never have to work your birthday!
• Getting a new pet? Take a day to settle them in.
• Free vet and nurse consults for colleagues plus 20% of any treatment
• Pension contribution
• Retail Trust Colleague Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards – including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group

Why Join Us?

We are not your typical corporate practice. We pride ourselves on our open-minded approach and our willingness to embrace innovative ideas. We value colleagues who think outside the box and bring fresh perspectives to the table. Our practice is continuously evolving, and we're always looking for ways to improve our offerings to both our clients and our team.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, dedicated to exceptional veterinary care and a supportive work environment, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team to Rebecca.Adair@vets4pets.com.

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!