Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Swindon, Wiltshire

Up to £70,000 DOE + £2,000 CPD + Accommodation

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, independent practice in Swindon, Wiltshire. With a strong reputation for high-quality first-opinion care, supportive teams and clinical development, this is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking for autonomy, variety and genuine career progression.

Why Join?

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• 4-day working week – 8:45am to 6:30pm
• £2,000 CPD allowance with a strong learning culture
• Accommodation provided for the first 2 months
• 1:5 weekend rota and just one evening per week for hospitalised patients
• Independent, supportive practice with no corporate targets
• VDS and RCVS membership fees paid
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus 4/5ths of bank holidays
• Generous employee discount and company pension
• Annual pay reviews based on performance

The Opportunity

Established in 1986, the practice provides high-quality, affordable primary veterinary care across three independent sites. The main clinic is exceptionally well equipped, allowing most cases to be managed in-house with minimal need for referral. It also includes a Gold Standard cat-only clinic.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload, combining consultations, medical work-ups and routine surgery. They will have the autonomy to manage cases confidently, including intra-operative complications and critical patients, while acting as a supportive senior clinician within the team.

The practice is a teaching practice with a 17-strong nursing team and an open culture that places real emphasis on CPD, teamwork and continuous improvement.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years' post-qualification small animal experience
• Strong diagnostic and medical work-up skills
• Confidence managing complex cases independently
• Proven competence in routine surgery
• The ability to manage intra-operative complications and critical cases
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A supportive, motivational approach to teamwork and mentoring
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and clinical development

Living & Working in Swindon

Swindon offers excellent schools, amenities and sports facilities, with easy access to the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol, Oxford and London. The area also offers good property value and convenient access to both Bristol and Heathrow airports, making European travel easy.

For an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon seeking clinical autonomy, a supportive independent team and a genuine work-life balance, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-59789