Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No out-of-hours work

23+ holidays to 33 days

CPD allowance and paid CPD time off

Life assurance

Contributory pension

Staff discounts (Pets at Home, Vetsfor

Job summary

Amesbury Vets for Pets in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team. You’ll enjoy a varied caseload and a great work–life balance, with ultrasound, X‑ray, endoscope and an in‑house laboratory enabling high‑quality care.

We offer up to £55,000 depending on experience, with full‑ or part‑time options and no out‑of‑hours work. Our team includes a clinical coach, two certificate holders and mental health first aiders, plus CPD funding and a

Qualifications

• Three years' experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• Compassionate, motivated and able to build trusted client relationships.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care and maintain high clinical standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and develop clinical interests within a supportive team.

Job description

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience | Full-time or part-time | No OOH

Are you looking to join a friendly, supportive team where you can develop your clinical skills, enjoy a varied caseload and maintain a great work-life balance?

At Amesbury Vets for Pets, we’re looking for a passionate Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming team and help us continue providing outstanding care to our patients and clients.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move or a practice where you can explore your clinical interests, we’d love to hear from you!

A friendly, supportive team

We pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive and professional working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our close-knit team brings together experience across our clinical, nursing and client care departments, with a shared passion for delivering excellent veterinary care.

We’re ambitious about what we can achieve together and encourage our colleagues to share knowledge, develop their skills and explore their individual clinical interests. With a clinical coach, two certificate holders and mental health first aiders within the team, we’re committed to supporting both your professional development and personal wellbeing.

We also believe that enjoying time together outside work is important. From team dinners and team-building activities to our annual Christmas celebration, we make time to build strong relationships and maintain a positive team culture.

A varied and interesting caseload

At Amesbury, you’ll enjoy a good balance of routine consultations and a varied clinical caseload, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Alongside our first‑opinion work, we welcome visiting specialists in orthopaedics, cardiology and ophthalmology, as well as a visiting mobile CT scanner and pain management clinics, including acupuncture.

Our practice is equipped with ultrasound, X‑ray facilities, laser equipment, an endoscope and an in‑house laboratory, helping us deliver high‑quality care and investigate a wide range of cases.

We’re always keen to explore more advanced cases where there’s an interest within the team and the appropriate skills and experience to support them. If you have a particular clinical interest or would like to develop in a specific area, we’ll encourage you to build on your strengths and explore opportunities to grow.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Surgeon with at least three years' experience who is dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and building strong, trusted relationships with clients.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working closely with colleagues, and communicate confidently with both clients and team members. Above all, you’ll have a genuine passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to continue developing your clinical skills while contributing positively to a supportive and friendly practice culture.

A great location in Wiltshire

Based in Amesbury, our practice is ideally situated for enjoying the best of Wiltshire. We’re just five minutes from Amesbury town centre, with local shops nearby, and approximately 20 minutes by car from Salisbury, where you’ll find a wider choice of shops, restaurants and amenities.

We’re also lucky to have the world‑famous Stonehenge right on our doorstep, alongside beautiful countryside and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Free parking is available at the practice, making your daily commute that little bit easier.

What’s on offer?

We want you to feel supported, rewarded and able to enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our benefits include:

• Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience
• Full‑time or part‑time working opportunities
• No out‑of‑hours (OOH) work
• One in four Saturday mornings on a rota
• 28 days’ paid holiday, increasing to 33 days after two years of service
• Paid professional memberships
• Dedicated CPD allowance and paid time off for CPD, including funding towards certificates
• Life assurance at four times your annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to our Colleague Reward Hub, offering exclusive online and high‑street discounts, including 20% off at Pets at Home, Vets for Pets and the Groom Room

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon role where you can enjoy a varied caseload, develop your clinical interests and become part of a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

JoinAmesbury Vets for Pets and be part of a team that values collaboration, clinical development and providing the very bestcarefor every patient.

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We take our inspiration from pets in embracingpeoplefrom all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we wanttohearfromyou!