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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Veterinary Surgeon – St Mary's Veterinary Clinic (Ferndown, Dorset)
📌 Location: Ferndown, Dorset 💳 Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE 🎁 Incentives:
- Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
- Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
About the Role
At inspiring vet care, our team of veterinary professionals is our greatest strength. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we look after over 2 million animals and are dedicated to healthier pets and happier owners.
St Mary’s Vets, a long-established practice in Ferndown, Dorset, is joining forces with Aniwell Vets as part of an exciting merger. We’re seeking a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, collaborative team in this new chapter of progress.
This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for a vet who thrives in a first-opinion practice with a balance of consultations and surgery. You’ll support a wide range of cases—from routine appointments to emergency and critical care—and benefit from:
- Full solo charge capability with clinical support on hand
- Referral networks for complex cases
- A grasping team who ensure knowledge-sharing and growth at every level
This role isn’t designed for new graduates or those needing a structured training programme.
Key Responsibilities
As the Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll:
- Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a diverse caseload (dogs, cats, rabbits, and occasional exotics) -Manage cases in-house, from initial presentation through to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up -Provide routine veterinary care (medical, surgical, preventative, and dental) -Handle emergency and critical care scenarios with confidence -Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care -Contribute to clinical discussions, mentoring junior colleagues, and sharing expertise -Actively participate in the practice’s growth and development as part of an expanding network
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Purchase Highlights
✅ Trusted, well-established practice with a loyal client base ✅ Work across two sites: St Mary’s Vets and Aniwell Vets ✅ Well-equipped treatment facilities, including:
- Digital and dental radiography
- Ultrasound & endoscopy
- In-house laboratory testing ✅ Future-proof facilities: Practice refurbishments underway for an improved work environment ✅ Single-care developments: Flexibility across both practices
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Play a proactive and integral role in the clinical team
- Developed deepening your own clinical skills while mentoring others
- Strengthen client relationships through excellent care
- Contribute to the team culture—one that values support, teamwork and continuous improvement
Working Arrangements
- Full-time, 37–40 hours per week (4–5 days)
- 1 Saturday morning per month (8:30–12:30)
- No on-call or after-hours duties
Part-time applications are welcome.
Ideal Candidate Profiles
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a caring, professional, and team-focused environment? If so, this role may be right for you.
We’re seeking someone with:
- RCVS registration (or eligibility for March 2025)
- Experience in general practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical casework
- Excellence in client communication and cultivating strong, trusted relationships
- Advanced knowledge and willingness to learn, with openness to feedback
- Professionalism and adaptability, capable of both independent work and collaboration
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What We Provide
Support for Your Development
- Comprehensive career progression in primary care, referral, leadership or specialisation
- Funded training & CPD via the IVC Academy including role-relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund (exclusive to vets)
- Access to clinical mentors and regional coaches
- Support to expand your clinical interests
Bonus Benefits
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Maternity, paternity and adoption leave (including enhanced parental pay)
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees paid
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Green Car Scheme
- Exclusive brand discounts and cashback offers (Available to team members’ households only, discounts where relevant)
- Discounted veterinary services for your own pets
St Mary’s Veterinary Clinic is an open and welcoming environment for all applicants. inspiring vet care values professional growth and wellbeing—helping vets build careers and connections in a fulfilling practice. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned surgeon, we’re committed to offering support, culture and community as you progress.
Let’s make it better for every animal and owner.
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