Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Dorchester is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their expanding team. The role offers flexibility in working hours, with a focus on work-life balance, alongside substantial benefits such as private medical insurance, CPD support, and annual leave. Candidates should be dedicated to providing excellent care and have clinical autonomy in their practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Access to Vetlexicon online resources

Colleague benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Commitment to animal health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care to clients and their pets.
• Work up cases thoroughly with clinical freedom.
• Have sole-charge responsibilities and work occasional Saturdays.

Skills

Clinical freedom

Autonomy

Teamwork

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary up to £66,000 FTE DOE

Dave Cumber Vets, Dorchester

We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new way at Dave Cumber Vets, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and growing team. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our clients and their pets. We are keen for all our Vets to work up cases as thoroughly as possible allowing you clinical freedom and autonomy.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Find Your Ideal Work Life Balance

If you're looking for a full or part time role, we can look to find a rota to suit your commitments outside of work. We can offer full time, over 4 days or part time hours and flexible working, work/life balance is important to us and we are happy to find a rota that fits around your requirements where possible. There are no OOH with this role. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance.

The role would be primarily based in our Dorchester surgery but may also extend to the opportunity to work at our Weymouth main practice. The rota will include mostly sole‑charge and occasional Saturdays (9:00am‑16:30pm).

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

Work‑life Balance & Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

Salary up to £66,000 FTE DOE