Veterinary Surgeon – Scarborough Vets for Pets
Up to £60,000 DOE (FTE) | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | £5,000 Relocation Package | No OOHs
We’re looking for an Veterinary Surgeon with 3+ years experience to join us on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). This will include every other Saturday morning on a fair rota basis, but importantly there are no Sundays or out-of-hours - meaning you’ll have the freedom to enjoy everything Scarborough has to offer outside of work.
If full-time doesn’t work for you, that’s fine too. We’re very happy to discuss part-time or flexible working options, so please let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
You’ll need to feel confident with routine consultations and surgeries, and comfortable with occasional sole charge. In return, we’ll give you the autonomy to shape your role while also offering plenty of support for your professional growth.
About Us
Scarborough Vets for Pets is based inside a Pets at Home store, right in the heart of this vibrant seaside town. We’re currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment, creating a fresh and modern environment designed with both pets and people in mind.
As a practice, we pride ourselves on being progressive and community-focused, with ambitions to deliver world-class clinical care at the centre of our community. You’ll be joining a close-knit and friendly team that embraces new ideas and values inclusivity. Our culture is supportive, non-judgemental and collaborative - we’re here to help you succeed and to celebrate differences.
About Scarborough
Scarborough is the jewel of the Yorkshire coast, offering the perfect mix of work-life balance. With stunning beaches, a lively town centre, and the beautiful North York Moors just a short drive away, there’s no shortage of ways to unwind on your days off. You’ll also be less than an hour’s drive from York, with easy access to transport links across the region. Whether you’re a nature lover, a foodie, or simply want a seaside lifestyle, Scarborough has something for everyone.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
1. Are a qualified Veterinary Surgeon, RCVS-registered
2. Are confident in routine surgery and medicine, with the ability to manage occasional sole charge
3. Bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Share our passion for delivering outstanding client and patient care
5. Are keen to contribute ideas and help shape the future of a growing practice
An interest in further training or working towards a certificate would be highly encouraged, and we’ll happily support you every step of the way.
What We Can Offer You
Alongside a competitive salary of up to £60,000 DOE (FTE), we’re proud to offer a package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally:
6. £5,000 Welcome Bonus
7. £5,000 Welcome/Relocation Package
8. Generous CPD allowance with certificates actively encouraged and supported
9. Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
10. Contributory pension scheme
11. 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (increasing with service)
12. Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards — including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vets for Pets
13. Supportive wellbeing programmes and pastoral care
14. Real opportunities for career development within one of the UK’s largest veterinary groups
Why Join Us?
With over 440 practices nationwide, Vets for Pets is one of the UK’s largest veterinary groups, but every single practice is locally run - meaning you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the stability and opportunities of a large employer, with the warm, supportive feel of an independent clinic.
This is your chance to be part of a team that values your individuality, supports your ambitions, and makes a real difference to both patients and the local community.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career at Scarborough Vets for Pets.
* Welcome bonus for direct applicants only
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!