Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our established veterinary practice in Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team while making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

About us
Veterinary Surgeon and Partner, Paul Meiring, has been running Ravenside Chesterfield Vets4Pets for 17 years. The surgery currently consists of 4 Vets, 6 Nurses and 5 Client Care Advisors.

The practice has an expanding, loyal client base and the practice is purpose built with state-of-the-art equipment.

Chesterfield is a historic market town located in Derbyshire, England, known for its rich heritage and picturesque surroundings. With a vibrant town centre, Chesterfield offers a mix of modern amenities and traditional markets, including one of the largest open-air markets in the UK. 

Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Peak District, it provides residents and visitors with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Chesterfield also boasts excellent transport links, including proximity to major cities like Sheffield and Nottingham, making it a convenient and attractive place to live and work.

About you

• Qualified and RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident in small animal medicine and surgery, with experience in routine and emergency procedures
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional client care
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when needed
• Committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest veterinary practices
• A positive, caring attitude with a genuine passion for animal welfare
• You will be a strong team player and enjoy the variety the role will bring
• We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with innovative ideas, passion, and energy
• You will have an interest in and want to learn about the practice as a business as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals

We can offer you

• An attractive salary (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• A contributory pension scheme
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
• A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
• In-house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Access to the 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 – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com 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 S40 1TB

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

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!