Veterinary Surgeon – Advanced Small Animal Hospital With Clinical Freedom | Wiltshire
2 months ago 
1466 views
Salary
£70,000
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Stephanie Hellier
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Small Animal Practice – Swindon & Wiltshire
GVC are assisting a thriving independent small animal practice in Swindon with the recruitment of a talented Veterinary Surgeon. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking hospital environment where clinical freedom, continuity of care, and professional development are at the heart of everything they do.
About the Practice
This proudly independent hospital offers the best of both worlds: the variety and community of multiple branches with the advanced facilities of a modern hospital under one roof. With in-house CT imaging, visiting specialists, and soon a dedicated night team, nearly all cases are managed internally – giving you the ability to follow patients from diagnosis through advanced treatment, without the on-call or OOH commitments.
Why this practice is unique:
- Clinical freedom & independence: No corporate red tape or box-ticking – genuine collaboration and patient-first care.
- Advanced facilities: In-house CT scanner for 3D imaging, guiding complex diagnoses, biopsies, oncology monitoring, and chronic disease management.
- Specialist support: Work alongside certificate holders, a visiting ophthalmologist, and medicine-focused vets. Opportunities to get involved in a new surgical referral service.
- Structured variety: Rotate across branches and the main hospital, with your daily location fixed and rota planned 6 weeks in advance.
The Role
- A perfect blend of variety and stability: experience both first opinion and referral-level cases.
- Work within a collaborative team of 26 vets with a wide range of interests and expertise.
- No OOH or late nights thanks to a soon-to-launch dedicated ECC team.
- Opportunity to develop your clinical interests while contributing to an exciting referral growth in medicine and surgery.
About You
- Minimum of 1 year small animal experience.
- Flexible, team-focused, and passionate about delivering gold-standard patient care.
- Comfortable with a mix of routine and advanced cases, within a structured and supportive rota.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 DOE + 100% attendance bonus
- Holidays: 5 weeks + bank holidays
- Unlimited CPD allowance (business-relevant)
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay, staff discounts, and pension contributions
- Supportive culture with mentoring, wellbeing initiatives, and sustainability programs
- Regular social events, clinical steering groups, and recognition reward schemes
Location
Located in the heart of Wiltshire, Swindon offers the perfect mix of town and country life. With excellent transport links to Bristol, Bath, Oxford, and London, it’s ideal for those seeking access to city amenities while enjoying rural charm. The surrounding countryside, including the North Wessex Downs AONB and Salisbury Plain, provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring. Swindon itself offers great schools, shopping, restaurants, and family-friendly facilities, making it a fantastic place to live and work.
Tel: 01392 793069
Address:
Wiltshire, United Kingdom