Join Our Team
Part-time Veterinary Surgeon
Are you looking for a supportive, friendly team where you can really make a difference – without the corporate pressure? 💜
We’re Pawsitive Vet Care, an independent practice in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, open for just 8 months and already making a big impact in our community. Led by Helen, a Fear Free accredited vet, we’re passionate about creating stress-free visits for pets and their owners.
✨ What makes us different?
- A truly supportive, small team who enjoy working together
- A Fear Free ethos that puts pets’ wellbeing first
- Community involvement – we love attending local events (and you’ll be welcome to join in!)
- Modern, well-equipped premises with natural light, separate cat/dog areas, Idexx lab, digital & dental x-ray, ultrasound, capnography and more
👩⚕️ The Role
- Part-time – ideally 2 days per week (9am–6pm) although one long day and two half days considered
- Saturday mornings: 1 in 2 or 1 in 3
- Sole charge: 1 day a week + Saturdays
- Consults: 20 minutes, with admin time built in
- A varied caseload – dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and more! 🐶🐱🐰🐭
💡 We’re looking for someone who is:
- Confident in consults, diagnostics & surgery
- A great communicator who works with clients
- Empathetic, compassionate, and organised
- Keen to become Fear Free certified and embrace our ethos
💷 What we offer:
- Salary £45,000–£60,000 FTE (DOE)
- 6 weeks holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
- RCVS, VDS & BSAVA fees paid
- Company pension & staff discount
- Free on-site parking
- CPD actively supported and encouraged
- A chance to shape the future of a growing, independent practice
⚠️ Please note: sponsorship is not available, and we’re seeking candidates with experience beyond the new graduate portfolio.
🌟 This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to join us on our journey, help shape our future, and enjoy genuine work-life balance in a friendly, supportive environment.
📧 Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
Email simone.simkin@pawsitivevetcare.co.uk or call us on 01299 333 335
Company values
Act with integrity – we aim to be open and honest in all our dealings with staff and clients, we will be transparent in charging
Treat lightly on the Earth – we want to be as sustainable as possible, we have an electric ambulance for visits and aim to reduce waste wherever we can
Take a holistic approach to veterinary care – we want to ensure that we take the whole animal and family dynamics into consideration when coming up with treatment plans, as well as focusing on a stress-free experience for pets and their owners
Provide an environment for people to flourish – we want our staff to feel fulfilled and enjoy working with us
