Job Description

Fancy a role with no OOH on the beautiful South England coast?

Come and work with us at Natterjacks!

You will be working in a genuinely friendly practice in picturesque Dorset, minutes from the sea. Our growing small animal practice has all the mod cons and toys including an in-house CT scanner. Both of our sites in Poole and Bournemouth are close to the beach, with easy access to all that the Jurassic coast, Dorset countryside and the New Forest have to offer.

What we can offer you:

Salary - up to 31,000.00 per year depending on experience Full-time position, comprising of a 38 hour week Flexibility to work a 4 day week or alternative 5 day/4 day weeks) with only 1 in 4 Saturdays We have no out of hours and are closed on bank holidays


You will have a varied role including consulting, theatre work and inpatient care.


CPD is well supported with a standard allowance of 600 per annum but additional qualifications/certificates and career progression opportunities are also encouraged and funded.

So, why Natterjacks?

Well apart from all the above and having the chance to live in one of the most gorgeous parts of the UK, the most important factor in joining us at Natterjacks is to be part of our team; we have an exceptionally lovely bunch of vets, nurses, and support staff who get on like a house on fire (in a good way) and have a great time together both in and out of work. We have a variety of experience levels, backgrounds and interests, making us a dynamic team to work within.


There are (many) nights out, a practice paddleboarding group, umpteen potential dog walking friends to be made, young families, runners, board gamers, photographers, cyclists, music enthusiasts and festival goers etc.


Whatever wonderful talents you want to bring to the Natterjacks family will be welcomed with open arms!

Some quotes from our wonderful team:

Natterjacks is truly the most amazing place to work. I feel so lucky to be part of its amazing team of kind, fantastic people. Natterjacks has fully supported and encouraged my learning and training despite me being in my later years. I thank my lucky stars daily for finding this opportunity and being accepted to work at Natterjacks, it's brilliant!! -

(RVN)

I love working at Natterjacks for many reasons! One being the team spirit and morale - we always pull together, and the dynamic of vets and nurses works very well! The vets at the practice trust the nursing staff and I feel I use my qualification to the best possible limits performing schedule 3 tasks daily resulting in high job satisfaction. I work with some of my best friends which makes work a lovely place to be! As a practice we are professional and caring for both patients and clients and we also know how to have fun! -

(RVN)

As part of the Vetpartners family alongside an excellent salary you will also have access to the fantastic benefits:

6.6 weeks holiday per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Cycle to work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities

No agency submissions - direct applications only please