Welcome Bonus of up to £5000* and relocation support if needed plus a salary of up to £65,000 DOE! Are you a passionate vet ready for an exciting opportunity? We have the perfect role for you at Stoke Festival Park! We also offer flexibility and can tailor the role to suit you.
Meet Our Team:
Our caring and supportive practice is led by dedicated partners Cat and Craig, who bring a combined 38 years of veterinary experience, with the last 10 years dedicated to running this practice. Join our growing practice and become a valued member of our team, which consists of:
1. 2 Vets
2. 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
3. 1 Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN)
4. 4 Receptionists
Gold standard patient care is important to us so If you would like to pursue a special interest and embark on a certificate we would fully support and fund this.
Work-Life Balance:
We value the work-life balance of our team members. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours to accommodate your needs, whether you require part-time hours due to childcare commitments or prefer full-time work. There are no out-of-hours (OOH) requirements, and weekend coverage is minimal, as our partner Cat usually handles weekends.
Your Role:
We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon who is confident in handling cases independently and can support other vets while developing their caseload. Our new vet would ideally be experienced and passionate about mentoring and developing the younger generation of vets as we are a training practice and welcome student vets that are on placement.
We offer 15-minute consults, with additional time built into your schedule to manage paperwork and to catch up on your notes, ensuring you get to go home on time. We’re always open to new ideas that will drive us forward, so we’re looking for a vet who will bring positive enthusiasm to help push our growth. With the support and guidance of an experienced team, your voice is always heard at Stoke festival park.
Benefits:
5. A salary up to £65,000 DOE (or higher for a candidate with a certificate or lead vet experience)
6. A generous welcome bonus of £5000 and a relocation package is available to direct applicants only*.
7. 28 days holiday increasing to 33 after two years’ service, this is inclusive of bank holidays.
8. No OOH and a negotiable rota to help work-life balance
9. CPD is encouraged and we offer a minimum allowance of £1500 (FTE) plus 5 paid days off to attend or study per year.
10. Certificates can be supported so have a chat with us
11. Enhanced employer contributory pension scheme, 6.5% employer and 2.5% employee.
12. Private health care with a small contribution fee.
13. In-house career development opportunity
14. Partnership opportunities for the right person
15. Paid membership fees RVCS/BVA etc
16. Access to the reward hub which has colleague discounts
17. 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.
18. Visa sponsorship if needed (we’re an A+ rated sponsor).
Location Highlights:
Stoke-on-Trent, nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, is just off the M6, about an hour south of Manchester and an hour north of Birmingham. If you love the countryside, the Peak District is a short drive away, offering ideal spots for day hikes through historical towns. Our practice is located on Festival Heights retail park on the northern outskirts of Stoke city centre, close to local amenities and public transport links. Conveniently, we are near the A500, which connects the city to the M6, making it an excellent location for commuting from nearby towns and cities.
*Successful applications received via an agency will not be eligible for the welcome bonus
Location: ST1 5NZ
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!