Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Chippenham is seeking a full-time veterinarian to manage your own caseload with support from a skilled team. You will have opportunities for professional development while working 40 hours a week, including alternate weekends. Requirements include at least 1 year of experience in small animal practice and strong communication skills. The compensation ranges from £40,000 to £60,000 annually, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance

Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)

5.6 weeks holiday

Contributory pension plan

Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes

Exclusive discounts at Pets at Home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a UK small animal practice.
• Competent in routine procedures and all aspects of consulting.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Own your own caseload with freedom to investigate.
• Conduct consults for 15 or 30 minutes as needed.
• Participate in monthly clinical meetings.

Skills

Routine procedures

Client care

Communication skills

Job description

We see a variety of cases and you'll own your own caseload with the freedom to investigate, with lots of support from the rest of the team. Consults are given 15 minutes as standard, unless we're quieter or more time is needed when we can book 30 minutes instead. There's always time to catch up on admin throughout the day, time for a lunch break, and once monthly we hold a more detailed clinical meeting too. The role is full-time, averaging 40 hours a week, including 1.5 weekends in every 5, with Mondays off following the weekend you work. There are no OOH.

Ideally, we'd like our new colleague to have a minimum of 1 year's experience in a UK small animal practice and be competent in routine procedures and all aspects of consulting and client care too. You'll therefore also be a great communicator and enjoy building relationships with patients, clients, and the wider team!

Chippenham, Wiltshire - 40k - 60k GBP Annual, Full Time

Posted by: Vets for Pets, Thursday, 28 August 2025

Own your own caseload, support from an experienced team, and career development opportunities.

Brislington Vets for Pets is a locally owned, bright, air-conditioned surgery purpose-built to industry-leading standards, well equipped with all the kit you'd expect from a thriving GP practice, including a class 4 Laser, vet-tome, dental FireCR (dental radiology), surgical suite, and dental suite. We're also in the process of setting up new laparoscopy equipment!

Our team is very experienced and skilled, led by Practice Owner Gabriel, who has a keen interest in surgery and is nearing completion of a certificate in orthopaedics. Working alongside Gab are 3 other vets, with over 6 years at the practice, and some team members are already certificate holders in ophthalmology and imaging, offering plenty of learning opportunities for new vets.

Our vet team is supported by 3 experienced registered Nurses, 1 student nurse, 2 VCAs, a practice manager, a deputy practice manager, and a friendly team of client care advisors. Some team members are also fully trained mental health first aiders.

We offer:

• Salary between £40,000-£60,000 depending on experience.
• Generous CPD allowance, including funding towards certificates.
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA).
• 5.6 weeks holiday.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call, and MHFA.
• Exclusive discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and Vet Group.