Job Description

Looking to fully utilise your skills and experience

in a practice that is well known for being a vibrant, fun, and collaborative workplace?

Welcome to Natterjacks - where our team are really at the core of what we do alongside providing a great service to our clients.


We have an opportunity for a confident, experienced vet to join us at our RCVS accredited, forward thinking, modern and innovative practice in beautiful Dorset.

The Role:

Based at our Bournemouth branch Full time (40 hrs/week) -over 4 days - part time would be considered for the right applicant One Saturday in every 4 (2 vets on site) No OOH's, no Sundays, no on call, no sole charge and no Bank Holidays. Wahoooooo!

Salary up to 60,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience

Are you our perfect fit?

An excellent team player, keen to be a key member of our practice team Comfortable with all aspects of small animal veterinary work, with confidence in undertaking a high load of medical and surgical cases and strong imaging skills The kind of person who enjoys sharing knowledge with your team - providing help and support You thrive in an environment where everyone works hard together with the common goal of simply providing exceptional care

Then you could be the one!

So, is it a match? Why Natterjacks?

Natterjacks is located across two sister sites in Bournemouth and Poole. We have grown to become one of the largest and most popular practices in the area. With an easy-going and positive philosophy, we have no egos and no attitudes - we simply work hard for one another and our lovely clientele.


We have a diverse client base with a varied caseload, with certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, exotics and rehabilitation, as well our own in-house orthopaedics service, we have something for everyone! We are well equipped, even having a CT scanning suite at our Poole branch.


We are continually investing in new facilities to provide our team with the opportunity to develop, and we're committed to supporting your professional growth with financial assistance for further training and certificates.


To top it all off, we are truly proud to have recently been awarded a 3world class accreditation by Best Companies, the highest standard for workplace engagement! We are very proud of our team and all we achieve.

Our Exceptional Team (have we mentioned??)

Our team makes our practice special, and we really believe we have one of the best (not biased at all...)!


You'll be joining our enthusiastic and dedicated bunch of 4 full-time Vets, 5 part-time Vets, 5 RVN's, 3 SVN's and 2 ANA's plus our support colleagues who all play their vital part in ensuring things run smoothly and we deliver every single day.


Not only do we work hard we believe in playing hard too - we're a fun and sociable gang enjoying outdoors activities like paddle boarding, running, BBQs and a party or two! Plus, we're always open to new ideas for making the very best of our well-earned down time.

The Area:

Situated in beautiful Dorset, one of the most idyllic parts of the country, the Bournemouth & Poole area has lots to offer. It boasts miles of beautiful coastline for enjoying high energy water sports or leisurely walks, stunning countryside, super shopping facilities, nightlife and a multitude of dining options to suit all tastes.


There are great links to motorways and public transport, London is easily accessible.


Poole has ferry services to the continent and Channel Islands, while Bournemouth has its own airport too.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits (pro rata):

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 1750 CPD Allowance per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees 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

So, if this sounds like it's ticking all the boxes then get in touch today!