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 £3,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £3,000 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 Marys Vets is an established, single-site practice with a strong local reputation and a great GP first-opinion caseload, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team.

The role offers a good balance of consultations and surgery, with the opportunity to work cases up in-house, from routine procedures through to ECC, while having access to referral support when needed.

We’re looking for someone confident in sole charge who enjoys a varied caseload, including cats, dogs, rabbits and the occasional exotic, and who values working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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.