Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Vets for Pets Apsley

Up to £75,000 DOE | Flexible Hours | No OOH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and welcoming team at Apsley Vets for Pets.

Our practice is based inside the Pets at Home store on the busy Daventry Retail Park, offering a convenient location with great facilities, plenty of onsite parking, and easy access to local amenities. Situated just 24 miles north-west of London, Apsley benefits from excellent transport links, making it an ideal base whether you enjoy city life, countryside escapes, or exploring further afield.

About the Practice

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team made up of, Practice Manager, 3 Vets, 3 RVNs, 1 Student Nurse, 2 VCAs and 3 Receptionists, all working together to provide excellent care to our patients and clients.

We are a busy first-opinion practice, giving you the opportunity to see a wide variety of interesting cases and work them up to a high standard. We encourage case discussions and shared learning, helping everyone in the team broaden their clinical knowledge and develop their skills.
The practice environment is fast-paced but highly supportive, with experienced colleagues always on hand to help. Whether you’re an experienced vet seeking a great work–life balance, or someone looking to continue developing your clinical knowledge with a supportive team around you, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

We can offer full-time or part-time hours with a flexible working pattern designed to support a healthy work–life balance.

• Full-time hours across 4 days per week
• 1 in 3 weekend rota (Saturdays and Sundays shared fairly)
• No out-of-hours
• No overnight inpatient checks
• No on-call responsibilities

What We Offer

As part of one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, we offer a competitive package and excellent benefits, including:

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• A supportive and experienced veterinary team happy to teach and mentor
• Generous CPD allowance with support for professional development
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards, including Pets at Home and high street brands
• A genuine emphasis on work–life balance

About You

We’re looking for a vet who shares our passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent client service.

You will:

• Be confident, motivated, and keen to contribute to the team
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a supportive environment
• Be open to sharing ideas and helping the practice continue to grow and improve
• Value a positive, inclusive, and non-judgemental team culture

At Apsley Vets for Pets, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, supportive practice where every team member is valued and encouraged to develop.

If you’re looking for a role where you can enjoy your work, grow your career, and maintain a healthy balance outside of practice, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to hear more, please contact apsley@vetsforpets.com

Location: HP3 9AA

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!