Small animal weekend vet vacancy, Shepton Vets, Somerset

Weekend Vet

Flexible working | Shepton Mallet | Small Animal Practice

Shepton Vets is looking for an experienced Weekend Vet to join our friendly small animal team. Whether you’re looking to work every weekend or prefer a shared arrangement covering Saturdays, Sundays or both, we can offer a flexible role to suit your lifestyle.

With opportunities to pick up additional weekday hours if desired, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a better work-life balance while being part of a supportive, independent veterinary practice.

The role

• Flexible weekend working: Work every Saturday and Sunday, or share the weekends with another vet, working one or both days each week.
• Saturday hours – 8.30am – 4pm
• Sunday hours – 8.30 – 1pm
• Routine first-opinion care: Provide routine consultations and treatments for our weekend patients.
• A manageable diary: Enjoy 15–30 minute consultation appointments, with regular breaks built into your day.
• Additional hours: If you’d like to work extra days during the week, we may be able to accommodate this.
• Experience: We’re looking for a vet with at least two years’ experience who is confident delivering first-opinion small animal care.

The role will be based at our well-equipped Shepton branch, with in-house endoscopy, laparoscopy and dental radiography facilities.

Shepton Vets is an independent veterinary practice with branches in Shepton Mallet and Wells, alongside a dedicated farm team. Established in 1922, we’re proud to have served the Mendip community for over 100 years.

We’re a successful, growing practice with ambitious expansion plans and a friendly team of more than 70 small animal and farm vets, nurses, technicians and support staff.

We believe in creating a supportive environment where people enjoy coming to work. From weekly team lunches and regular discussion groups to social events such as

escape room days, summer rounders and trips to the races, there are plenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues.

As a community-focused practice, we also offer opportunities to get involved in student vet teaching, local school talks and community events. CPD and professional development are encouraged, with access to a wealth of experience across the team.

What we offer

You’ll benefit from the support of an experienced team, including colleagues with certificates in surgery, medicine and imaging, alongside a dedicated, friendly and highly skilled nursing team.

You’ll also have access to excellent facilities and equipment, with an exciting move to our brand-new, purpose-built practice planned for late Spring 2027. The new facility will offer all the usual diagnostic capabilities, alongside advanced facilities including endoscopy, laparoscopy and CT.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• Out-of-hours bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• CPD allowance and opportunities for professional development
• A friendly, supportive team and a sensible approach to work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability

Interested?

If you’re an experienced small animal vet looking for flexible weekend work in a friendly, independent practice, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please email ***email_hidden***.