The Role

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, full or part time, to join our happy and friendly team in the beautiful Cathedral City of Salisbury. We offer support, clinical freedom, 15 min appointments, no OOH, 4.5-day week and Saturday mornings on a rota basis (approx. 1:4). The candidate must have proven experience and good skill set in general surgery and be comfortable consulting with sole charge. A generous welcome bonus is available!

About Us

Avon Lodge Vets is a supportive, friendly group with 3 branches based in Salisbury, Amesbury and Wilton all within 5-10 miles of each other. Avon Lodge is a pro-active, RCVS accredited, progressive practice dedicated to outstanding client and patient care. We are well-equipped with digital x-rays, broncho/endoscopy, k-laser, ultrasound, tonopen, in house laboratory and more.

At the heart of what we do is providing exceptional care to our clients' pets within the local area. The Salisbury branch is our main hospital site, and we provide surgery facilities in Amesbury too. If you are looking for a friendly, supportive and relaxed practice but with top clinical standards / client care, then please apply today!

Benefits (subject to pro rata)

• 5 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
• 5 days paid CPD leave
• £1250 CPD Allowance per annum
• Private Medical Insurance
• VDS Membership paid
• BVA Membership paid
• Service based holiday entitlement increases
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Benefits – various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension
• CPD/training support
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee opinion survey
• Free uniform in a number of roles
• Annual pay reviews
• Social events
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Academy & Leadership courses
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.