Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Stonehenge Vets; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your

Care Fund for every vet

Job summary

Stonehenge Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for our small animal team in the Gillingham area, near Salisbury. The role offers 24.5 hours over 3 days, with a Saturday rota (1:5, 9am–2pm) and no out-of-hours work. This fixed-term contract lasts 12 months, with a salary up to £44,000 based on experience.

The practice delivers a varied caseload in a supportive team, dedicated to top‑quality patient and client care, working across two branches near the Wiltshire/Hampshire border.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learner open to feedback and development.
• Professional, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the practice team to deliver high‑standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Continue to develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues, contributing to the clinical culture of the practice.
• Be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting development of those around you.
• Contribute to a positive, patient‑focused veterinary service in a small animal practice.

Skills

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Veterinary degree

Eligibility to register with RCVS

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Stonehenge Vets - Gillingham, Dorset Salary up to £44,000 DOE, FTC 12 months

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.

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary surgeon to join our team at Stonehenge and Sidbury hill vets, based on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border within easy reach to the beautiful city of Salisbury, with Stonehenge and Woodhenge also being close by. Great for keen ramblers with Salisbury plain right on our doorstep to explore.

Our Durrington practice is purpose built with modern facilities.

We are a busy small animal practice with 2 branches located 10 minutes apart.

This role provides a great mix of operating and consulting over a 3 day week with some flexibility for the right candidate.

We are strong team with a great mix of skills throughout , we are a patient focused practice and we pride ourselves on our care, we are blessed with lovely clients with a high percentage of insured pets.

24.5 hours spread over 3 days, Saturday rota 1:5 9am-2pm and no OOH. This is a FTC for 12 months.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

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.

Up to £44,000 pa DOE