Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Chalkland Vets is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its supportive and friendly team. The practice is open to both experienced vets and the right new graduate, with a focus on people skills, clear communication, empathy and teamwork.

Full time vets work a four day week, with one Friday night early finish in four weeks after your working Saturday. Saturday mornings are shared on a rota, and there are no Sundays or out of hours. Full and part time applicants will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine consulting and surgery.
• Work as part of a team to provide continuity of care.
• Build strong rapport with clients and support an excellent service experience.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative practice environment.

Requirements

• Excellent people skills and strong communication.
• Empathy and a team focused approach.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consulting is preferred.
• Comfort with some sole charge when needed is preferred.
• Experience is ideal, although the practice will consider the right new graduate.
• A positive attitude, good sense of humour and alignment with the practice values.

Benefits

• Salary from £35,000 to £75,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• RCVS and VDS paid.
• 1 week paid CPD leave plus a generous CPD allowance.
• Free medical insurance.
• Excellent support and mentoring from an experienced team.
• Full time rota of four days per week.
• No Sundays and no out of hours.
• Shared Saturday morning rota.

About the Practice

Chalkland Vets is a proudly independent practice established in 2019 with a strong reputation in the community. It now operates four clinics across Wiltshire and is run by two veterinary directors who are described as very hands on and supportive.

The practice is RCVS general practice accredited and holds ISFM Silver standard cat friendly status. Facilities mentioned include a separate feline suite, separate cat and dog waiting areas, a dental suite with digital dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasound, K laser, full laparoscopic kit, keyhole bitch spays as standard, and an ambulance for home visits. The practice is paperless and uses Smartflow technology for hospital and anaesthetics forms.