Veterinary Surgeon – Brand New Practice – Glossop
Up to £75,000 DOE | No OOH | Peak District Lifestyle | Be There From Day One
Ever wanted to help build a practice from scratch?
Ever imagined finishing work and heading straight into the Peak District?
Now’s your chance.
We’re launching a brand-new, purpose-built Vets for Pets practice in Glossop (opening March 2026) and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to help shape it from the very beginning.
This isn’t just another job.
It’s a rare opportunity to influence culture, shape clinical standards, build a team, and create something you’ll genuinely feel proud of.
The Opportunity
From day one, you’ll play a key role in:
1. Helping design how the practice runs
2. Setting clinical standards
3. Building relationships within the local community
4. Establishing a positive, supportive team culture
5. Bringing your ideas to life
You’ll have real input. Real autonomy. Real influence.
And no out-of-hours.
The Practice
Opening March 2026, our modern, thoughtfully designed practice will sit within a contemporary Pets at Home store on Wren Nest Retail Park.
Expect:
6. Light, spacious, air-conditioned environment
7. State-of-the-art equipment
8. Purpose-built clinical areas
9. A layout designed for both efficiency and wellbeing
You’ll be supported by two highly experienced Practice Owners:
Ibrahim – An experienced Veterinary Surgeon (qualified 2001)
Leanne – 25+ years’ nursing experience across various practices in the area
Between them, they bring decades of clinical expertise and strong, supportive leadership. Their goal? To create a practice where standards are high, ideas are welcomed, and colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work.
The Role
10. Full-time or part-time considered
11. Saturday day working included
12. No out-of-hours
13. Genuine work–life balance
You’ll enjoy clinical autonomy, the time to work cases up properly, and the freedom to develop your own interests.
We’re always happy to have an informal chat if you’d like to explore what this could look like for you.
Why Glossop?
If you love the outdoors, this is hard to beat.
Glossop sits at the foot of the iconic Snake Pass, right on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Think post-work hikes, weekend trail runs, cycling routes, and breathtaking views, all minutes from your door.
The town itself has a brilliant community feel, packed with:
14. Independent cafés and restaurants
15. Traditional real-ale pubs
16. Live music venues
17. Friendly local markets
It’s countryside charm with a lively social scene and great transport links to Manchester and Sheffield when you fancy city life.
About You
We’re looking for someone who’s excited by the idea of building something new.
Ideally, you’ll be:
18. RCVS-registered
19. Experienced in small animal practice
20. Confident with routine medical and surgical cases
21. Comfortable with sole charge when needed
22. A strong communicator and team player
23. Keen to grow clinically (certificate support encouraged!)
What You’ll Get
24. Salary up to £75,000 DOE
25. Generous CPD allowance
26. Full certificate support
27. 5.6 weeks’ holiday (increasing with service)
28. Paid RCVS, BVA & VDS memberships
29. Contributory pension scheme
30. Access to wellbeing programmes
31. Cycle to Work scheme
32. 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room
33. Exclusive Pets at Home Group colleague rewards
Why This Role Is Different
You won’t just be joining a team.
You’ll be helping create one.
You’ll have the backing of a trusted national brand but the feel of a start-up. The freedom to influence decisions. The excitement of building something meaningful in a community that will truly value you.
And when your shift ends? The Peak District is waiting.
If you’re ready for a fresh start, a new challenge, and a role where your voice genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something special at Glossop Vets for Pets.
Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: SK13 8GN
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!