Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon - Bridlington Vets for Pets
Up to £80,000 (FTE) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + £5,000 Relocation | Flexible Hours | No OOH | Closed Sundays
Fancy swapping traffic jams for sea views
If you're looking for a veterinary role that combines career progression, proper work-life balance, and the sound of the ocean at the end of your shift… keep reading.
We're on the lookout for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, experienced team in beautiful Bridlington where life really does feel a little lighter.
Why You'll Love Working With UsAt Bridlington Vets for Pets, we're big believers that happy teams deliver the best care.
You'll be working alongside a supportive, close-knit group, including our fantastic Clinical Lead, Amber, who is passionate about mentoring and helping colleagues grow in confidence and skill.
There's some sole charge involved, but you'll always have a team behind you who genuinely have each other's backs.
We've built a loyal and growing client base, which means a varied, interesting caseload, from routine consults to cases that will challenge and develop you. No two days look the same (and we quite like it that way).
Most importantly? Community matters here. We're proud to be part of local life and equally committed to creating a workplace where flexibility, balance, and wellbeing are more than just buzzwords.
Life in BridlingtonTwo award-winning beaches.Sunrise dog walks.Fish and chips after work.Weekend coastal hikes.
Bridlington offers the best of seaside living, with the dramatic cliffs of RSPB Bempton just up the road (puffins included). Prefer rolling countryside? The Yorkshire Wolds and North York Moors are right on your doorstep, perfect for hiking, cycling, or just switching off.
We're less than a mile from the seafront and close to the train station, with easy links to Hull, Scarborough, and York. Coastal charm with great connectivity. Win-win.
The Practice & RoleOur purpose-built, modern practice is fully equipped with everything you'd expect and more.
We're proud to be:
* Gold ISFM Cat Friendly accredited
* Silver RWAF accredited
We're passionate about high clinical standards and providing the very best experience for pets and their owners.
* Flexible hours to suit you
* No out-of-hours
* Closed Sundays
* Open, honest conversations about rotas
Whether you prefer shorter days, fewer days, adjusted start times, or flexibility around family life - we'll work with you to create something that fits.
What's On Offer
* Salary up to £80,000 FTE
* £5,000 Welcome Bonus/Relocation Package
* Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
* Generous CPD allowance + certificate support
* AXA private healthcare
* Income protection
* 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room
Ready to Make the Move?If you're passionate about delivering outstanding pet care and want a role that genuinely fits around your life, this could be your moment.
For an informal chat, email Jack at COVet@vets4pets.com
Bridlington Vets for Pets - where your career can thrive, and your lifestyle can too.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Location: YO16 4SH
We're also on the look out for potential Practice Owners!Our partnership model is open to Vets, RVNs and experienced Practice Managers looking to take the next step in their career and become a Practice Owner. The model builds value for practice owners in many ways. It supercharges your start-up with instant brand recognition, access to over 8 million Pets Club customers to help build your client base - and a salary from day one.
You'll also be part of a 600-strong practice owner community, with expert teams to support you both professionally and personally.
If you have the ambition to drive a successful business, building lasting value for you and your life, today and beyond, we'd love to talk.
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!