Senior Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week plus Saturday rota) at Endell Vets, a small animal first-opinion practice in beautiful Salisbury. You'll work within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, improvement is encouraged, and best practice is shared across the team. The practice benefits from positive relationships with the onsite Vets Now out-of-hours team and wider CVS Group support, giving you access to mentoring, case support, and learning opportunities beyond your immediate practice.

Salisbury itself offers the best of both worlds: easy links to London if you enjoy city life, and quick access to the New Forest and coast for outdoor weekends. The team is passionate about collaborative care, and they're genuinely invested in creating an environment where clinicians can thrive, whether you're seeking progression and autonomy or looking for nurturing support to build confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases, delivering outstanding clinical care with precision and autonomy
• Carry out diagnostic investigations and manage varied caseloads across the practice
• Mentor and support colleagues including vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, helping them develop and thrive
• Contribute to shaping clinical standards and best practice within the practice
• Provide reassuring, client-centred care that builds trust and long-lasting relationships with owners
• Develop further confidence in clinical skills to manage or lead on different case types

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical autonomy and experience
• Confident clinical skills in surgery, medicine, and diagnostic investigations
• Natural mentor and team player with a collaborative approach
• Excellent client communication and care skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and best practice
• Driven by passion to provide the best possible care to animals

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance with access to BSAVA library (450+ courses) and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) including tuition, exams, and study leave
• Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy or sell additional days
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network, and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Champions network and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts: 50% off services, MiPet food and medications
• Monthly line-manager check-ins and access to Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors

About the Practice

Endell Vets is a small animal first-opinion practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs, and receptionists. The practice is part of CVS Group Plc, a market-leading veterinary organisation committed to supporting colleagues with market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled peers. CVS invests in facility improvements and provides comprehensive operational support through central expert teams in HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement.

The practice prides itself on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is supported in delivering the best possible care. Relationships with Vets Now (onsite out-of-hours) and the wider CVS Group provide team members with access to support, learning opportunities, and experience across diverse clinical areas. CVS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and clinicians are free to focus on what they do best.