An opportunity has arisen for a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team at Preston Vets for Pets which will turn 4 years old later this year after a relocation. About usOur team really enjoys the working environment, as you can clearly see on the google tour that we are happy to share with you by clicking on the link below. The practice is situated on Preston Docks which is a lovely setting with local amenities. Our team has specialism in Dentistry and the team would welcome someone with an interest in Orthopaedics, however this is not essential. • Why not take a look around our practice by clicking here Preston has been cited as one of the top places to live and work in the North West according to the Lancashire Press https://www.lep.co.uk/business/consumer/survey-reveals-preston-is-the-best-place-to-live-and-work-in-the-north-west-3106592 It was ranked 11th out of 51 cities in 2023 in the Good Growth for Cities Index as the quality of life was rated above average beating some of the bigger cities such as Manchester, London and Liverpool. If you are in search of affordable housing, a place to live less affected by urbanisation and lower cost of living then Preston could be a great option! As a training practice, you will work alongside a Practice Owner/Head Nurse, Practice Manager, 2 Vets, 3 RVN’s, 2 SVN’s, 1 VCA and our reception team. About youWe are looking for a professional, enthusiastic experienced veterinary surgeon and ideally someone that can mentor more junior members of the team. You will be confident working sole charge and have surgical experience too. Dentistry experience would be desirable but not essential for this role. We are hoping to find somebody that can work part time (20hours over 2 days per week), no weekends or OOH, allowing you to achieve a great work/life balance to enjoy everything on offer in the local area and beyond. We can offer you An attractive salary of up to £65,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent) 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 Access to private health insurance A contributory pension scheme 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 Rachael from our Talent Acquisition team via email; Rachael.Bury@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: PR2 2YN 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!