Veterinary Surgeon

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team at Medivet Weymouth a busy well-established branch led by an experienced and clinically progressive Branch Partner. Located in the vibrant seaside town of Weymouth on the stunning Dorset coast the practice offers a high standard of patient care strong teamwork and a warm community feel making it an excellent place to thrive both personally and professionally.

This is a multi-vet practice with a highly capable clinical and support team including several RVNs a Student Veterinary Nurse a Patient Care Assistant and Client Care Assistants all working together in a smooth collaborative environment. We regularly receive compliments from clients and locums alike on how efficiently and positively the team operates. Our nurses are empowered and active in delivering excellent care leading clinics performing Schedule 3 procedures assisting in surgeries including dental work and contributing to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

The practice itself is spacious bright and well-equipped with two consult rooms a clean theatre designated dispensary and an in-house laboratory offering biochemistry haematology urinalysis and microscopy. We also have an x-ray suite with ultrasound a large prep room with a specific dental area and overhead lighting and otoscopes in consult and prep areas. Nurses also make use of a third consulting space in the lab. Our cat and dog wards are thoughtfully designed with sound separation and glass-fronted kennels to reduce stress for our patients and each room has independent air conditioning and heating. To top it off theres a large enclosed garden perfect for a quick breath of fresh air between consults.

This is a full-time permanent position covering 40 hours per week but were also open to part-time arrangements for the right candidate. The caseload is varied and includes a good balance of consultations and surgery making it ideal for a veterinary surgeon who enjoys both elements of practice life and wants to build meaningful ongoing relationships with clients and their pets. The Branch Partner has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery regularly performing complex procedures such as BOAS and TECA which gives a great opportunity to observe and learn or contribute depending on your experience and interests.

Weymouth is a fantastic place to live and work from the golden sandy beaches and working harbour to the charming town centre and access to the nearby Jurassic Coast. Its a dream location for anyone who enjoys watersports coastal walks or just the slower pace of life outside of work while still being well-connected to other towns and cities in Dorset and beyond.

If youre a confident compassionate vet looking to join a progressive welcoming practice in a truly scenic part of the country wed love to hear from you.

For an informal and friendly conversation about the role please contact .

Your career means more than a rota and a job title thats why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• Extra Day for You a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• 1500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

Youre a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. Youre a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What youll be doing

Typically in this role youll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities development