Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining Lynwood Vets’ Verwood branch as a part-time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, delivering consultations and minor procedures in a community practice setting. Working 10.75–12 hours per week with Friday shifts and a 1:4 or 1:2 Saturday morning rota, this role is designed for someone seeking consistency and the chance to build lasting client relationships in a scenic coastal area.

This is a sole charge position at Verwood, but you’re never working in isolation—you’ll have the full backing of the experienced Wimborne hospital, which houses 3–5 vets, RVNs, SVNs and client care staff, plus all the equipment you’d expect. Your Verwood team includes an experienced RVN and client care colleague, creating a supportive local presence.

Dorset itself is a draw: rolling countryside, stunning coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, water sports, and vibrant nearby towns including Salisbury, Southampton, Weymouth and Bournemouth. It’s a place where a genuine work-life balance is part of the culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and clinical assessments for small animal patients at the Verwood branch
• Perform routine and minor surgical procedures within scope
• Maintain collaborative case management with the Wimborne hospital team for complex or escalated cases
• Build and sustain relationships with local clients and their pets
• Contribute to the professional culture of a five-branch, RCVS-accredited group

Requirements

• Proven experience in small animal practice
• Confidence and competence working as sole charge clinician
• Strong communication skills and genuine interest in client relationship-building
• Professional registration with the RCVS
• A commitment to work-life balance and collaborative, ethical practice

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours: 10.75–12 hours per week with scope to discuss additional hours
• Competitive hourly rate: £20–£25 per hour (depending on experience)
• Holiday: 6.6 weeks paid holiday annually (pro rata), including bank holidays
• Professional development: £1,750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata) and dedicated CPD/training support
• Health and wellbeing: Health Cash Plan covering dentistry, sports massage and other treatments; focus on employee wellbeing; company sick pay
• Professional memberships: RCVS membership and two additional subscriptions covered; VDS cover included
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Perks: Discounted veterinary fees; My Perks programme offering discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment
• Workplace culture: VetPartners recognised as Employer of the Year for outstanding team culture and support

About the Practice

Lynwood Veterinary Group is a five-branch, RCVS-accredited practice based on the South Coast, with all locations working closely together through both social and professional collaboration. The team comprises vets, nurses, and support colleagues who prioritise a collaborative, evidence-based approach to case management and genuinely value work-life balance across the group.

Verwood is one of the group’s community-facing branches, whilst the Wimborne hospital serves as the hub for diagnostic equipment, complex cases and specialist support. The practice philosophy centres on understanding clients’ needs and delivering appropriate, compassionate care for their pets. A 13-year team member describes it as: “Friendly and skilled team in a beautiful part of the UK, with a nice client base.”