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Pets at Home
Weston Super Mare, United States

Veterinary Surgeon, part time/flexible. Forward-thinking team!

Veterinarian Top 25% in Surgery (Veterinary)Part-Time

Listed compensation

$40K - $65K

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Super location, supportive team and a salary up to £65,000 FTE. Weston Super Mare Vets for Pets are looking for a talented, personable vet to join our friendly team in our well-established and busy practice.
About usWe’re a family run, close knit team with many years of experience between us! Practice owners Wilbur and Brunhilda both have over 20 years’ of experience and take real pride in their team and the supportive working environment they have created together. 
Our experienced practice owners are on site every day and are supported by a team of experienced nurses and non-clinical colleagues with the whole team keen to help each other and get involved, holding regular practice meetings and clinical meetings too.
The practice itself is designed for more rewarding work. It’s equipped to a very high standard and includes 3 consult rooms as well as boasting a dedicated colleague room and kitchen and separate office space.
The roleThis rewarding position is part time with just 1 in 3 Saturdays (sole charge), no Sundays and no OOH ensuring you can enjoy an excellent balance between work and home. 
In joining our team and supporting a great community and client base, we are looking for an experienced vet with a broad range of GP skills. We are lucky to have a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, so you’ll be confident in all aspects of everyday small animal medicine and surgery. 
As well as strong clinical skills, we’re also looking for someone skilled in building strong relationships with patients and clients, as well as someone who thrives working as part of a great team. 
The benefits
Salary between £40,000- £65,000 (DOE, FTE)
Contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
Dedicated CPD allowance including funding towards certificates
Paid memberships
Exclusive company discounts and benefits
And there’s more! We’re very fortunate to be based just off the M5 in an attractive coastal town with great amenities and local transport links, 5 minutes’ walk from the train station and with metropolitan Bristol just a short drive away.
To find out more simply contact Laura on 07790 37244 or email Laura at  southvets@vets4pets. com  or apply below
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!

Key Responsibilities

The role involves supporting a great community and client base by providing veterinary services to cats, dogs, rabbits, and small furries, requiring confidence in all aspects of everyday small animal medicine and surgery. The successful candidate must also excel at building strong relationships with both patients and clients while thriving as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

The position seeks an experienced veterinarian with a broad range of General Practice skills, capable of handling a varied caseload including small animals. Essential requirements include strong clinical skills and proficiency in fostering positive relationships with clients and patients.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgerySmall Animal SurgeryClient Relationship BuildingPatient Relationship BuildingTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinary Surgeon, part time/flexible. Forward-thinking team! at Pets at Home a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (Veterinary) — ranked against 52 active Surgery (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery Career Context

Of the 41 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 71% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Surgery (Veterinary)

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  • Includes weekends