Veterinary Surgeon - Dorset

Purosearch; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Salary from £45,750 - £60,112 DOE

Enhanced family policies

Flexible working options

Life assurance 4 x salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Purovets in Bournemouth, Dorset, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, highly collaborative hospital renowned for teamwork and open case discussions.

You will manage a varied caseload with access to ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced orthopaedics, and contribute to a welfare‑focused, client‑centered approach while developing your clinical skills alongside an experienced team. Salary £45,750–£60,112 DOE, plus a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Clinical decision-making with evidence-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly collaborative hospital with open case discussions.
• Handle a varied caseload across medical and surgical cases.
• Contribute to welfare‑focused patient care and treatment planning.

Job description

• Join a modern, highly collaborative veterinary hospital in Dorset where teamwork, shared learning, and open case discussions are part of everyday life.
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, supported by excellent facilities including ultrasound, endoscopy, advanced orthopaedics, and separate dog and cat wards.
• Thrive in a positive, people focused culture that values communication, knowledge sharing, and making a genuine difference for pets and their owners.
• Receive a competitive salary of £45,750–£60,112 plus a generous benefits package, while developing your career alongside an experienced and supportive team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly collaborative and effective veterinary hospital located in Bournemouth, within the heart of Dorset. This rewarding role sits within a modern, well-equipped practice that is widely recognised as a fantastic place for teamwork, shared learning, and open, supportive case discussion!

The hospital offers an excellent clinical environment, featuring separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment. With teams holding a wide range of clinical interests, the practice provides access to a broad pool of knowledge and experience, ensuring every case benefits from collaborative input and well-considered treatment planning.

This position is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on variety and wants to make a genuine impact. No two days are ever the same, with a diverse mix of medical and surgical cases that will continually challenge and develop clinical skills while making a real difference to pets and owners who rely on the team during important moments.

The successful candidate will bring adaptability and resilience, along with the clinical confidence to make sound, evidence-based decisions. They will be comfortable discussing realistic treatment options, creating clear and balanced plans that reflect both best practice and individual client circumstances, and will take a pragmatic, welfare focused approach to delivering the right care for every patient.

Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling the Veterinary Surgeon to build trust with clients and work positively with colleagues across the hospital. As a true team player, they will enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture where sharing knowledge, learning from one another, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

Working alongside an experienced and caring team, this role offers the chance to contribute to a positive, people focused culture, help champion the hospital’s mission, and play a meaningful part in the ongoing development of high quality veterinary services!

The Rota

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary from £45,750 - £60,112 DOE
• Enhanced family policies
• Flexible working options
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Employee discounts

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