Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Private medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care’s St Mary’s Veterinary Clinic in Ferndown is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy small animal practice. You’ll manage a varied caseload of cats and dogs with opportunities across dentistry, imaging and soft tissue surgery, while benefiting from strong team support and ongoing CPD.

Choose a rota that fits your life, with no out-of-hours commitments and a path to develop your clinical interests within a supportive, growing practice in Dorset.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on small animals.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload from preventive care to soft tissue surgery.
• Support CPD and clinical development within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care for cats and dogs across consultations and surgery.
• Develop and pursue interests such as dentistry or imaging with clinical support.
• Collaborate with a wider team and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Small animal practice

Surgery

Dentistry

Consultations

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiography

Endoscopy

In-house lab

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal St Mary's Veterinary Clinic - Ferndown, Dorset Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. St Mary's Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is an established first-opinion practice in Ferndown, known for its loyal clients and great reputation. As we begin an exciting new chapter alongside our sister practice, Aniwell Vets, we're growing our team and investing in our people, facilities and future. We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join us and enjoy a role where you can do great clinical work while developing the areas you're most passionate about.

First-Opinion Variety, with Freedom to Flourish

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload of predominantly cats and dogs, with a great balance of consultations and surgery. From preventative healthcare and everyday medical cases to soft tissue surgery, dentistry and more complex presentations, you’ll have the clinical freedom to manage your cases from start to finish and build lasting relationships with your clients.

Your interests matter to us, too. Whether you’d love to focus on consulting, develop your surgical skills, explore dentistry or imaging, or pursue a different area of interest, we’ll support you in building a role that keeps you engaged and fulfilled.

A Wider Team, Even More Support

Working across St Mary's and Aniwell gives you access to a wider clinical team, with experienced colleagues to share knowledge, collaborate and bounce ideas around. With strong referral pathways available when you need another opinion, you’ll have support and reassurance while retaining the personal touch that makes first-opinion practice so rewarding.

Modern Equipment and an Exciting Future

You’ll have access to digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and a fully equipped in-house laboratory, with a full refurbishment of St Mary's also planned. We actively support CPD, further training and clinical development, including working towards a certificate.

A Rota That Fits Your Life

Choose full-time hours across four or five days, part time applications are also welcomed. You’ll work just 1:3 Saturday mornings, from 8:30am to 12:30pm, with no out-of-hours or on-call commitments. This role is suited to an experienced Veterinary Surgeon and isn’t suitable for new graduates.

Make Dorset Your Home

With Bournemouth's beaches, the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast nearby, Ferndown offers a wonderful balance of countryside, coast and quality of life.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £70,000 pa DOE