
Ready for a supportive small animal practice that actually values your weekends? Join Apsley Vets for Pets with no out-of-hours, flexible 4-day weeks, and a genuinely collaborative team.
1 in 3 weekend rota (Saturdays and Sundays). No out-of-hours, no overnight inpatient checks, no on-call responsibilities.
This is a full-time or part-time permanent position offering genuine flexibility: work across 4 days per week with no out-of-hours responsibilities or overnight inpatient checks. You'll join a busy first-opinion practice based inside the Pets at Home store on Daventry Retail Park in Hemel Hempstead, just 24 miles north-west of London. The location offers excellent transport links, ample onsite parking, and easy access to local amenities, whether you prefer countryside escapes or city life.
The role includes a manageable 1 in 3 weekend rota covering Saturdays and Sundays, with no on-call responsibilities outside these hours. This is a genuine work-life balance opportunity designed for vets seeking supportive, collaborative practice with room to develop clinically.
Apsley Vets for Pets is part of Vets for Pets, one of the UK's leading veterinary groups. The practice operates as a busy first-opinion small animal clinic based within the Pets at Home store on Daventry Retail Park. The team comprises a Practice Manager, 3 veterinary surgeons, 3 registered veterinary nurses, 1 student nurse, 2 veterinary care assistants, and 3 receptionists. The environment is fast-paced but highly supportive, with a genuine emphasis on collaborative learning and colleague development.
The practice prides itself on creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to develop. There is a clear commitment to reflecting diversity and respecting difference in all its forms.