Permanent Small Animal Vet (Senior / Experienced) | Wiltshire
5 days ago 
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Salary
Competitive
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an established practice based in Wiltshire. The practice is dedicated to providing high standards of primary pet care across three independent sites, featuring a gold-standard cat-only clinic at the main site and extensive in-house diagnostic facilities.
You will be joining a large, supportive team of 38 staff members—including a robust nursing team of 17—within a recognized teaching practice that fosters an open culture and a strong emphasis on continuous professional development (CPD).
Role & Schedule Details:
- Position: Permanent Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
- Working Pattern: 4-day week, 08:45 to 18:30
- Weekend Rota: 1 in 5 weekend rota for hospitalised animals, which includes Saturday morning consultations
- Out of Hours / On-Call: 1 evening a week for hospitalised animals
- Probation Period: 3 months
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification small animal first-opinion experience.
- A dependable clinician with solid diagnostic and medical work-up skills, confident in managing complex cases.
- Autonomous in routine surgeries and capable of managing intra-operative complications and critical cases without direct supervision.
- Strong interest and proficiency in surgery.
- Able to act as a reliable, supportive senior clinician on duty, providing clinical leadership and mentoring less-experienced colleagues when needed.
- Organised, efficient, compassionate, and passionate about animal welfare with strong communication skills.
Package & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual performance-based pay reviews
- 5 weeks' holiday plus 4/5ths of bank holidays
- CPD allowance per annum
- VDS and RCVS membership fees included
- Generous employee discounts and company pension scheme
- Accommodation available for the initial 2 months
Location Highlights: Located in a large and vibrant working town with great schools, amenities, and excellent sports facilities, the area offers easy access to the Cotswolds as well as major cities including Bath, Bristol, London, and Oxford. With Heathrow and Bristol airports nearby, weekend European travel is easily accessible.
JR Veterinary has a transparent and positive approach to recruitment, which allows Veterinary Professionals to progress in a leading market. To find out more about this role or to submit your application, please reach out to our team:
- Call us: 01392 719887
- Email your CV: [email protected]
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
Wiltshire, United Kingdom