Veterinary Surgeon - Chippenham

Supreme Search Specialists; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Full-time and part-time options

Flexible working arrangements

No OOH

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, established small animal team. This permanent role allows up to £70,000 depending on experience, with a £5,000 welcome bonus.

Flexible full-time or part-time working, no out-of-hours duties, and weekend rotation shared across the team. ideal candidates include recently graduated vets building confidence or experienced clinicians seeking a new opportunity.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered veterinary surgeon required.
• Strong communication and client care skills essential.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion small animal consultations.
• Investigate and manage a varied medical caseload.
• Perform routine surgical procedures.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for diverse cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team.
• Collaborate with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues.
• Assist visiting clinicians on advanced cases where appropriate.

Skills

RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Chippenham, Wiltshire

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and established small animal team in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

This is a permanent position offering up to £70,000 depending on experience, alongside a £5,000 welcome bonus. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed, with flexible working arrangements considered wherever possible.

The role offers a varied first-opinion caseload, protected administration time and longer appointments for more complex cases. There are no out-of-hours requirements, with weekends shared across the team.

Applications are welcomed from both more recently graduated Veterinary Surgeons looking to build their confidence and experienced clinicians seeking their next opportunity.

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus: £5,000
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Schedule: Full-time or part-time with flexible working considered
Weekends: Shared Saturday and Bank Holiday rota
OOH: None

About the Practice

The practice is a purpose-built small animal clinic with an established veterinary, nursing and support team and a loyal client base.

Facilities include three consultation rooms, alongside dedicated colleague and administration areas.

Routine appointments are 15 minutes, with 30-minute consultations available for more complex cases. Protected administration time is built into the diary, alongside one-hour lunch breaks and morning and afternoon breaks.

The varied caseload provides opportunities to investigate and manage cases locally, while visiting clinicians provide additional support across orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology and ultrasonography.

Professional development is actively encouraged, with funded CPD and certificate support available for Veterinary Surgeons looking to develop specific clinical interests.

Chippenham provides convenient access to the Wiltshire countryside while offering strong transport connections to Bath, Bristol and London.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion small animal consultations
• Investigating and managing a varied medical caseload
• Performing routine surgical procedures
• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Working cases up to a high clinical standard
• Providing preventative healthcare and ongoing patient management
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
• Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues
• Liaising with visiting clinicians on more advanced cases where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
• Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
• Developing individual clinical interests through CPD and further qualifications

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient and client care.

Applications are welcomed from clinicians at different stages of their careers, including those looking to develop their confidence within a supportive environment.

You should enjoy working collaboratively while being comfortable managing a varied first-opinion caseload.

Veterinary Surgeons with particular clinical interests are encouraged to apply, with certification actively encouraged and funded.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, alongside relocation support where required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Shared Saturday and Bank Holiday rota
• No OOH
• 15-minute routine consultations
• 30-minute complex consultations
• Protected administration time
• One-hour lunch breaks
• Morning and afternoon breaks
• Funded CPD
• Funded certificate support
• Paid professional memberships
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career development opportunities
• Relocation support available
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Employee lifestyle and shopping discount programme