Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Stonehenge Vets in Durrington and offers 24.5 hours across 3 days, with some flexibility around the working pattern for the right person. There is also a 1:5 Saturday rota, 9am to 2pm, with no out of hours commitments or on call.

You will see a varied first opinion caseload, mainly cats and dogs with the occasional rabbit or small furry. The role includes a good mix of consulting and operating, with routine procedures, dentistry, imaging and case continuity at its core.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out consulting and surgery across a varied first opinion caseload
• Work with predominantly cats and dogs, plus occasional rabbits and small furries
• Manage routine procedures, dentistry and imaging cases
• Follow cases through from first visit to completion where possible
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver patient and client care
• Contribute to the clinical culture and share knowledge with colleagues

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning and openness to feedback
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to high quality patient and client care

Benefits

• Salary up to £71,000 DOE FTE
• FTC of up to 12 months
• 24.5 hours across 3 days, with some flexibility on the working pattern
• 1:5 Saturday rota, 9am to 2pm
• No OOH and no on call
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced cost veterinary care for your own pets
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role relevant courses
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles

About the Practice

Stonehenge Vets and Sidbury Hill Vets are part of IVC Evidensia and operate as a busy two branch practice, with the sites around 10 minutes apart. The Durrington practice is purpose built and currently undergoing a refresh.

The team includes 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, a Client Care Team and a Practice Manager. The practice also has a certificate holder in Internal Medicine, along with visiting specialists in Cardiology and Ophthalmology. Facilities include digital X-ray, ultrasound and dental equipment.