Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Aniwell Veterinary Clinic, Kinson, Bournemouth, South West We welcome Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible Working Options Join a fantastic practice - Accommodation Available if needed

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. This role can be tailored to your strengths and interests, with a strong emphasis on continued learning and CPD. If you have a few years of experience and are eager to advance your career, keep reading. The role will be primarily based at our Kinson branch, with opportunities to cover at Alderney as needed.

Flexibility and No OOH

The full-time position involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a mix of early and late shifts. You will also participate in a 1 in 4 Saturday rota from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. There are no out-of-hours requirements. We are open to part-time and flexible arrangements to suit both your needs and the practice. Accommodation is available for the right candidate, whether you're relocating or need housing assistance.

Our Gold Cat-Friendly Clinic

We are a first-opinion small animal practice with branches in Bournemouth and Poole. Our facilities include digital X-rays, ultrasounds, in-house lab machines, therapeutic laser, and dental radiography. Our Bournemouth site is also a Gold Cat-Friendly Clinic.

Our Poole location houses all endoscopy equipment, including rigid and flexible scopes, and performs laparoscopic spays. We are situated near beautiful beaches and the New Forest, with excellent transport links to Bournemouth and Poole town centers.

Our Caring Team

What makes us special? It's our people-vets, nurses, receptionists, and admin staff-who make Aniwell a great place to work. We are well-staffed with qualified veterinary nurses, student nurses, and support staff. Our team includes professionals pursuing advanced certifications.

We value our team's well-being and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injuries

Development Opportunities

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro-rata
• Support for certificates and further learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Quality Improvement Program

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount platform
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Discounted pet care for staff

Our Commitment to Diversity

At IVC Evidensia, we are dedicated to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We encourage candidates from all minority and diverse groups to apply. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Questions?

Contact Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team for any questions before applying. We look forward to hearing from you.