Veterinary Surgeon – Chippenham, Wiltshire
About the Role
A veterinary practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and established small animal team in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
This is a permanent position offering up to £70,000 depending on experience, alongside a £5,000 welcome bonus. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed, with flexible working arrangements considered wherever possible.
The role offers a varied first-opinion caseload, protected administration time and longer appointments for more complex cases. There are no out-of-hours requirements, with weekends shared across the team.
Applications are welcomed from both more recently graduated Veterinary Surgeons looking to build their confidence and experienced clinicians seeking their next opportunity.
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus: £5,000
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Schedule: Full-time or part-time with flexible working considered
Weekends: Shared Saturday and Bank Holiday rota
OOH: None
About the Practice
The practice is a purpose-built small animal clinic with an established veterinary, nursing and support team and a loyal client base.
Facilities include three consultation rooms, alongside dedicated colleague and administration areas.
Routine appointments are 15 minutes, with 30-minute consultations available for more complex cases. Protected administration time is built into the diary, alongside one-hour lunch breaks and morning and afternoon breaks.
The varied caseload provides opportunities to investigate and manage cases locally, while visiting clinicians provide additional support across orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology and ultrasonography.
Professional development is actively encouraged, with funded CPD and certificate support available for Veterinary Surgeons looking to develop specific clinical interests.
Chippenham provides convenient access to the Wiltshire countryside while offering strong transport connections to Bath, Bristol and London.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality first-opinion small animal consultations
Investigating and managing a varied medical caseload
Performing routine surgical procedures
Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Working cases up to a high clinical standard
Providing preventative healthcare and ongoing patient management
Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues
Liaising with visiting clinicians on more advanced cases where appropriate
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
Developing individual clinical interests through CPD and further qualifications
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient and client care.
Applications are welcomed from clinicians at different stages of their careers, including those looking to develop their confidence within a supportive environment.
You should enjoy working collaboratively while being comfortable managing a varied first-opinion caseload.
Veterinary Surgeons with particular clinical interests are encouraged to apply, with certification actively encouraged and funded.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, alongside relocation support where required.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
£5,000 welcome bonus
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Flexible working arrangements considered
Shared Saturday and Bank Holiday rota
No OOH
15-minute routine consultations
30-minute complex consultations
Protected administration time
One-hour lunch breaks
Morning and afternoon breaks
Funded CPD
Funded certificate support
Paid professional memberships
Pension scheme
Healthcare benefits
Generous holiday allowance
Career development opportunities
Relocation support available
Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Employee lifestyle and shopping discount programme
Apply Today
If you're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon job in Chippenham offering up to £70,000, a £5,000 welcome bonus, flexible working and funded professional development, this could be an excellent opportunity.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com