Veterinary Surgeon | Weymouth, Dorset

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established and highly regarded small animal practice in the beautiful Weymouth area of Dorset. Offering a salary of up to £70,000 DOE, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a varied first opinion caseload while benefiting from the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team and one of the UK's leading veterinary networks. Combining a fantastic coastal lifestyle with excellent career development opportunities, this role offers the ideal balance between professional fulfilment and quality of life.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time Veterinary Surgeon position.
• Established and highly regarded small animal practice.
• Friendly multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Varied first opinion caseload.
• Coastal Dorset location with excellent work-life balance.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established small animal practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality veterinary care to a loyal and longstanding client base. You'll become part of a collaborative clinical team that includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses and dedicated Client Care colleagues, all working together to provide outstanding patient and client care.

The practice encourages a supportive and inclusive culture where teamwork, clinical excellence and continuous learning are actively promoted. As part of a wider veterinary network, you'll also benefit from access to experienced colleagues, internal CPD, clinical communities and advanced referral support, ensuring excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Whether you're looking to continue building your medical and surgical skills or pursue a particular clinical interest, you'll find genuine support to help you achieve your career goals.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consultation rooms.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Dedicated preparation and treatment areas.
• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated nursing support.
• Access to advanced referral facilities and specialist support through the wider Medivet network.

The Location

Located on the stunning Dorset coast, Weymouth offers an exceptional lifestyle with beautiful sandy beaches, dramatic coastal walks and easy access to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The town combines a relaxed seaside atmosphere with excellent local amenities, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, making it an ideal location for those seeking a healthy work-life balance while enjoying one of the UK's most picturesque coastal regions.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time opportunity for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a supportive and well-established first opinion practice.

You'll enjoy a varied caseload covering consultations, routine surgery and medical case management while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

The collaborative nature of the practice provides excellent opportunities for clinical discussion, mentorship and shared learning, allowing you to continue developing your skills while maintaining a high degree of clinical autonomy. Supported by the wider Medivet network, you'll also have access to advanced referral services and ongoing professional development opportunities throughout your career.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care and outstanding client service.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team, be confident managing a varied first opinion caseload and have a genuine commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. This opportunity would suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their career within a progressive practice while enjoying an outstanding coastal lifestyle.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in the Weymouth area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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