Join a well-established small animal practice with zero out-of-hours commitments, a 4-day working week, and genuine clinical freedom. Pets 1st offers the modern facilities, supportive team, and career development you deserve.
Saturday mornings only (8:00am to 2:00pm) on 2-in-6 rota. No out-of-hours, bank holiday, or Sunday commitments.
This is a full-time permanent position offering a rare gem in UK veterinary practice: no out-of-hours, bank holiday, or Sunday commitments. You'll work a 4-day week, with Saturday mornings on a relaxed 2-in-6 rota (8:00am to 2:00pm only), totalling 40 hours per week. Based in Egham, Surrey, you'll join a long-standing team that has been serving the local community for over 40 years.
You'll work collaboratively with Clinical Director Andy and Deputy Clinical Director David, supported by 6 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses, and a dedicated Clinical Coach. The practice was one of the first in the country to receive RCVS accreditation and holds Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic status. Each day begins with a structured ward round to review cases and plan the day, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care.
The role offers clinical freedom, a varied caseload, and genuine opportunities to develop your own interests through certificate study, specialist services, or advancing your surgical expertise. You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, contributing to a collaborative, values-led culture centred on excellent patient and client care.
Pets 1st is an independent small animal practice in Egham, Surrey, operating for over 40 years and serving the local community with commitment and expertise. The practice was one of the first in the country to achieve RCVS accreditation and holds Gold Standard International Cat Care accreditation. Clinical Directors Andy Wyles and David McCormick bring over 25 years of combined experience and are well-rooted in the community.
The practice is equipped with modern facilities including separate dog and cat wards, three consulting rooms, an intensive care unit, dedicated theatre, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a full in-house laboratory. The practice also operates as a training centre for veterinary nurses and is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals.
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