Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Gillingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Veterinary degree RCVS registration Clinical practice experience Surgical skills Diagnostic skills (X-ray, ultrasound) Communication skills Teamwork Sole charge capability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group (part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])

Location: Gillingham, Dorset, UK

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE + Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 + Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Type: Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are excited to welcome a confident Veterinary Surgeon to our friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace and variety of first opinion practice, is comfortable with some sole charge and values being part of a genuinely collaborative environment.

As a small animal-only practice, we offer a well-balanced mix of consultations and surgery, including two dedicated operating days. Our caseload is largely routine, allowing you to build strong, lasting client relationships while maintaining regular surgical exposure and developing your clinical confidence. The practice is well equipped with brand new DR X-ray, ultrasound, flexible endoscopy, capnography and a full in-house laboratory.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues.

  • Full-time role of 40 hours over four days with just 1:4 Saturday mornings (8:30am–12:30pm)
  • No out-of-hours or on-call
  • Happy to consider part-time applications of 30+ hours per week

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

  • A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
  • Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
  • A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
  • Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

  • 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family leave and pay
  • BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
  • Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
  • Retail discounts and cashback offers
  • Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
  • £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
  • Funded CPD and access to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] academy

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

For any questions, contact Amelia Bateman at [contact hidden].

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