We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and experienced team working across both our practices at Peterborough Bretton and Peterborough Vets for Pets.
We pride ourselves on a strong team spirit and genuine care for pets and their owners are at the heart of everything we do.
Our practice is based inside the vibrant Pets at Home store in Peterborough Bretton, and our Peterborough Vets for Pets practice is a wonderful standalone building; we offer free parking for staff and clients and easy accessibility at both practices.
Peterborough offers the perfect balance between vibrant city living and access to stunning natural surroundings. With its excellent transport links — including a direct train to London in under an hour — it’s an ideal base for professionals seeking affordability without sacrificing connectivity.
Beyond work, Peterborough boasts rich history, beautiful green spaces like Ferry Meadows, and a welcoming, diverse community. Whether you're drawn to its historic cathedral, the thriving independent food scene, or the family-friendly lifestyle, Peterborough is a place where you can grow your career and enjoy life outside of work too.
About us
At Peterborough Vets for Pets, we have a team of 7 Vets, 6 Registered Nurses, 3 Student Nurses and an incredible administrative support team.
Between our Vets we hold a Certificate in Internal Medicine, Certificate in Cardiology and one currently doing a Certificate in Ultrasonography. We also offer acupuncture and physiotherapy as well as BOAS surgery.
Our Nurses also have fantastic talent with certificates in consulting, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care and a qualified physiotherapist.
What we are looking for
1. A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
2. Ideally you a years’ experience in small animal practice and are comfortable with routine consults and surgery
3. You could have a surgical bias, or a consult only Vet – we are open to consideration of your expertise
4. We are open to considering either full time or part time candidates
5. Full time work would be 4 longer days in the week, with a weekend rota. 1:8 full weekends (9am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday) and 1:6 half weekends (9am-2pm on Saturday)
6. If you are wanting to work part time, you would also need to participate in the weekend rota
7. No OOHs and bank holidays are shared between the team over the year
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
10. Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
We can offer you
11. An attractive salary of up to £60,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
12. A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
13. 5.6 weeks initial holiday
14. A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
15. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave (16weeks full day, then 6 weeks half pay)
16. A contributory pension scheme
17. In-house career development opportunity
18. Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
19. Funded sponsorship visas
20. Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
21. Cycle to work scheme
22. 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
23. Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
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: PE3 8DN