Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Southdown Veterinary Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000 FTE

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Southdown Veterinary Group in Salisbury is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to provide clinical care and mentor junior colleagues. The role offers flexible working patterns, supporting family life and genuine career development opportunities.

Key responsibilities include providing veterinary care, mentoring staff, and leading the practice's growth while enjoying benefits such as a generous salary and professional development allowances.

Qualifications

• Solid clinical experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience mentoring less experienced veterinary colleagues.
• Leadership or line management experience sought.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care to patients.
• Mentor and support less experienced veterinary colleagues.
• Develop leadership and line management skills.
• Shape and influence the future growth of the practice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Mentoring junior staff

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for genuine career development and flexibility? Endell Vets, a small animal practice in Salisbury, is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join an established team.

Role Details

• 20‑30 hours per week
• Typically 2 x 10‑hour shifts per week
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:00‑12:00 consultation only)
• No out of hours work
• Some sole charge responsibilities
• Flexible working patterns to support family life

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care to patients
• Mentor and support less experienced veterinary colleagues
• Develop leadership and line management skills
• Shape and influence the future growth of the practice

Qualifications & Experience

Solid clinical experience as a Veterinary Surgeon; confident and supportive; experience mentoring junior staff preferred; leadership or line management experience sought.

Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (option to buy/sell)
• 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, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications