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Vets for Pets • Handforth, POR, SK9 3RN

Veterinary Surgeon - Saturdays only, offering greater work/life flexibility

Employment type:  Part time
Salary:  Up to £50,000 per annum
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Job Description

Saturday Veterinary Surgeon – consults only, sole charge. Salary up to £50,000 FTE

Portsmouth Vets for Pets is an independently owned, veterinary-led practice within the Vets for Pets Group. The practice has been owned and run by experienced GP veterinary surgeon Justyn Loveridge since 2012, proudly serving its local community with clinical standards and working culture determined in-house

We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and experienced team to cover Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm, in addition to occasional holiday cover.

The role

  • Saturdays only
  • Hours 9 am - 12 pm
  • Vet nurse and receptionist to support
  • Sole charge
  • Consults only however you will need to have ability to deal with emergencies if presented
  • We are happy to allow you to work freely and have autonomy but here to support if required.
  • Appointments are 15 mins as standard.
  • Parking is provided.
  • 2x OOH practices in place for additional support

What we are looking for:

  • A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
  • Team player attitude with the ability to work independently

Portsmouth offers the perfect balance between vibrant city living and access to stunning natural surroundings with excellent access to the South Downs National Park and the wider Hampshire countryside. It offers a lively independent food and cultural scene, good transport links to London, and a lower cost of living than many surrounding areas in the South-East.

Salary and benefits

  • Competitive salary up to £50,000 FTE, depending on experience
  • Generous CPD allowance with encouragement for further development
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Potential for additional hours
  • Standard Vets for Pets benefits package including a colleague rewards hub

If you would like to find out more, we would be very happy to have an informal conversation about the role and the practice. Simply email Laura on Southvets@vetsforpets.com or alternatively, apply below.

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Company benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Dog friendly office
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Compassionate leave
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Health insurance
Mentoring
Learning platform
Personal development budgets
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
Carer’s leave
Shared parental leave
Dog friendly co-working space
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Referral bonus
In house training
Employee recognition scheme
Death in service
Employee discounts
Emergency leave
Relocation packages
Employee assistance programme
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Collaboration spaces
Book swaps
On-site shower
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking
Adoption leave
Coaching
Personal development days
Joining bonus

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