Are you a confident small animal vet looking for a role where you can thrive within a vibrant, sociable and supportive team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking practice in Dorset that's known for its positive workplace culture, varied caseload and commitment to staff wellbeing.

Key Details

• Location: Dorset (Bournemouth area)

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent

• Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum DOE (pro rata)

• Hours: Full time (40 hours across 4 days) – part-time considered

• Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays (two vets on site)

• OOH/Sole Charge: None – no OOH, Sundays, Bank Holidays or sole charge

The Role

• Diverse caseload covering consultations, imaging, medicine and surgery

• Work within a multi-vet team with strong peer support

• Share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues in a genuinely team-focused environment

• Opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest with certificate support

About the Practice
This is a modern, independent-minded practice with multiple sites in the Bournemouth/Poole area, RCVS-accredited and continually investing in new facilities. The caseload is varied and includes:

• Diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation

• Exotics

• Orthopaedics (in-house service)

• Access to a CT scanning suite

You'll be joining a supportive, sociable team of vets, RVNs, SVNs and ANAs, backed by excellent support staff. The practice is proud of its workplace culture, recently achieving a 3 "World Class” accreditation by Best Companies * for employee engagement.

Location
Based on the beautiful Dorset coast, this role offers the perfect work-life balance. Bournemouth and Poole boast sandy beaches, watersports, stunning countryside, vibrant nightlife, and excellent shopping and dining. Transport links are strong, with rail access to London, a local airport, and ferries to the continent and Channel Islands.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum

• RCVS membership plus two other subscriptions paid

• VDS cover

• Health Shield wellbeing plan

• Enhanced parental pay

• Staff discounts on veterinary care

• My Perks discount scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Genuine career progression opportunities

• Sociable and supportive team culture with regular events and activities

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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