Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, Salisbury, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Financial Package: up to £100k
Salary Details
Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.
Role Overview
We’re excited to welcome an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to our thriving practice in the picturesque Cathedral City of Salisbury! We’re committed to helping you achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, with flexible hours tailored to suit your lifestyle.
Enjoy clinical autonomy, 15-minute appointments, no out-of-hours work, and a light Saturday morning rota (just 1:4). If you’re skilled in general surgery and comfortable with sole charge, we’d love to discuss how Cherry Tree Vets can be the perfect next step in your career!
Benefit from our Elevate Programme
In recognition of the unique opportunities that this role offers, you’ll benefit from exciting additional rewards and opportunities.
* £10,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
* £8,000 relocation bonus
* Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 25% of annual salary
* Further 6 months Elevate bonus - 25% pro rata paid in month 12
* Concierge support with the relocation process
* Paid annual leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)
Driven by People, Inspired by Care!
Join the vibrant team at Avon Lodge Vets—a supportive, close-knit group of three RCVS-accredited branches located within a short, scenic distance of each other in Salisbury, Amesbury, and Wilton.
At Avon Lodge, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care for both clients and patients. Our progressive approach to veterinary medicine is matched by our advanced facilities, featuring everything from digital x-rays, broncho/endoscopy, and ultrasound to k-laser therapy, a cryopen, a tonopen, and a fully equipped in-house lab.
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Contact Information
For any questions before applying, speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you.
Talent Partner: Maizie Brown
Email: maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com
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