Job Description
Be There From Day One - Help Shape a Brand-New Practice in Stockbridge
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon ready for an exciting new chapter? Would you love the opportunity to join a brand-new, purpose-built practice from the very beginning and help shape how it grows? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our new Stockbridge Vets for Pets practice.
This is a rare chance to be part of something special from day one-building a positive team culture, influencing how the practice runs, and delivering outstanding care in a modern, supportive environment.
About the Practice
Our state-of-the-art surgery, opening soon in Stockbridge, is located within one of our modern Pets at Home stores and has been thoughtfully designed with both clinical excellence and colleague wellbeing in mind.
The practice offers a bright, spacious, and pleasant working environment, equipped with modern facilities that support high clinical standards and efficient workflows. Everything has been designed to help you focus on what you do best-providing exceptional care to patients-while feeling supported, valued, and comfortable at work.
We're passionate about creating a collaborative, positive, and inclusive culture, where every team member's contribution matters and everyone feels part of something they've helped build.
The Opportunity
As a brand-new practice, this role offers the chance to work with a varied and interesting caseload, make the most of the skills you've already developed, and continue to grow professionally. You'll have access to the equipment, support, and development opportunities needed to thrive, with ongoing encouragement for CPD, further qualifications, and career progression .
Whether you're looking to refine your clinical interests, explore new areas, or simply enjoy working in a well-resourced first-opinion practice, this role offers both stability and opportunity.
About You & the Role
We're looking for a proactive, enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in delivering high-quality care. You'll be confident in a first-opinion setting and motivated to work in a progressive, fast-paced practice with strong clinical standards.
As this is a brand-new practice, we're happy to consider full-time or part-time hours. We genuinely understand the importance of work-life balance and are very open to conversations around shift patterns that work for you. There will be some weekend working, but importantly there are no out-of-hours requirements .
What We Offer
In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a comprehensive and competitive package designed to support both your career and your wellbeing:
* Attractive salary up to £70,000 DOE (FTE)
* Monday-Friday working, 9:00am-6:00pm
* No out-of-hours work & flexible working including school hours
* Generous CPD allowance with support for ongoing development
* 5.6 weeks' annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service
* An extra day's leave for your birthday
* Access to private health insurance
* Contributory pension scheme
* In-house career development opportunities
* Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships
* Access to our Reward Hub, including wellbeing support and pastoral care
* Cycle to Work scheme
* 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room
* Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes
We understand that great veterinary careers don't come in a one-size-fits-all package. That's why many of our vet roles can be tailored to suit working parents or those needing school-hour patterns. Whether it's adjusted start and finish times, fewer days per week, or flexible rotas that fit around family commitments, we're happy to have open conversations about what works for you. Our aim is to support you in building a fulfilling veterinary career that fits comfortably around life outside of work.
Why Join Us?
Joining Stockbridge Vets for Pets means more than just starting a new job-it's an opportunity to help shape a practice from the ground up, be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, and enjoy a role where your voice is heard and your wellbeing matters.
If you're looking for a fresh start, the excitement of something new, and a role that offers flexibility, development, and genuine job satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our journey from day one.
If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team via email; for an informal and confidential conversation.
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: S36 2JA
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. 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!