Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Coastal Location / £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Experienced Vet? Enjoy the freedom of sole charge, with the support of a wider clinical network. Looking for a Veterinary Surgeon role that gives you clinical autonomy, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload, while still having a supportive team around you? Welcome to Scarborough Vets for Pets. We’re looking for an experienced RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with 3+ years’ experience who is confident working independently and enjoys the variety and responsibility that comes with sole charge. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who wants to have a real influence on how they work, with the freedom to make clinical decisions and develop their own areas of interest, while having access to support when needed. Relocate to the Yorkshire Coast This is an exciting opportunity to build your career while enjoying all that Scarborough has to offer. With award-winning beaches, easy access to the North York Moors National Park, affordable housing, excellent schools and a vibrant local culture, Scarborough provides an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding professional opportunity. Why Join Us? No OOH or Sundays – enjoy protected evenings and weekends 1 in 3 Saturday mornings on a fair and manageable rota Clinical freedom with the opportunity to influence how the practice develops A supportive and collaborative team, with occasional sole charge Flexibility to shape your role around your clinical interests Full support for certificate progression and further development About Scarborough Vets for Pets Based inside Pets at Home in central Scarborough, our practice provides a modern, bright and welcoming environment for our colleagues, clients and patients. You’ll have access to excellent facilities and equipment, including: IDEXX laboratory Dental X-ray Fully equipped theatre Provet PMS Regular support from visiting specialists You'll be joining a friendly, community-focused practice where you’ll have the independence to work confidently as a sole-charge vet, alongside access to support and expertise whenever you need it. About You We’d love to hear from you if you: Are an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon Have 3+ years’ experience Are confident working in a sole-charge environment Are comfortable managing routine consultations, surgery and your own caseload Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Are confident making independent clinical decisions Are passionate about outstanding patient and client care Enjoy having autonomy and contributing to the development of a practice Are interested in certificate progression, with full support available What We Offer Up to £85,000 FTE DOE £5,000 welcome bonus or relocation support Generous CPD allowance and certificate funding Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships 5.6 weeks’ holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years’ service Contributory pension scheme 20% colleague discount across Pets at Home, Vets for Pets and Groom Room Wellbeing support and pastoral care Genuine career progression opportunities within a leading UK veterinary group Life by the Coast Scarborough offers the perfect blend of career and lifestyle, with: Beautiful sandy beaches on your doorstep A fantastic selection of cafés, restaurants and local nightlife Easy access to the North York Moors Excellent transport links to York and beyond Whether your ambitions are clinical, surgical or leadership-focused, we’ll support you to build a role that works for you. We’re also happy to consider part-time or surgically focused applications. Imagine finishing your shift and heading straight to the beach – with a career that works for you, not the other way around. If you’d like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or Vets for Pets, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via for an informal and confidential conversation. Location : YO12 4DD Interested in Practice Ownership? We’re also keen to speak with vets, RVNs, and experienced practice managers who are ready to take the next step into ownership. Our partnership model offers: Immediate brand recognition Access to over 8 million Pets Club customers A salary from day one 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!