St Marys Veterinary Clinic, Ferndown, Ferndown, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £80,000 DOE 

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
St Marys Veterinary Clinic - Ferndown, Dorset

Salary up to £80,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

St Mary's Vets, part of ivc, is a long-established practice with a loyal client base and an excellent reputation within the local community. We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team as we enter an exciting new chapter.

This role offers an excellent balance of consultations and surgery, with the opportunity to manage a varied first-opinion caseload and work cases up from initial presentation through to diagnosis and treatment. You'll see everything from routine procedures to emergency and critical care cases, with the reassurance of referral support whenever required.

As part of an exciting merger with our sister practice, Aniwell Vets, you'll have the opportunity to work across both sites, benefiting from the support of a larger clinical team while enjoying an even broader and more varied caseload. This collaborative approach provides excellent opportunities to share knowledge, develop your skills and build strong relationships across the wider practice.

We're looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with sole charge and enjoys the variety of first-opinion practice. You'll care for a wide range of patients, including cats, dogs, rabbits and the occasional exotic, while working within a welcoming team that values collaboration, high clinical standards and continuity of care.

Practice Highlights

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care.

You’ll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice. Working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you’ll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes and ways of working.

Working Pattern

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a highly experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership and clinical excellence. You’ll bring:

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

What We Offer Our Team

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.