Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

Aniwell is a first-opinion small animal practice with branches in Bournemouth and Poole, proudly supporting the local community for over 20 years. We are now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join us and become part of our next chapter. Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000.

A Varied Caseload with Clinical Autonomy. Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and the occasional wildlife case brought in by the local community. Full-time vets enjoy a healthy balance between consulting and operating days, with the ability to tailor the role to individual strengths and clinical interests. You’ll have the freedom to work cases up thoroughly, with well-established referral relationships in place when needed.

As this role does include elements of sole charge, we’re looking for someone comfortable making decisions and working independently when required.

Modern, Well-Equipped Practices. This position will be primarily based at our Kinson branch, with the opportunity to support the Alderney site if needed. Our Bournemouth practice is a large, well-appointed surgery located on the high street, offering a spacious reception with separate cat and dog waiting areas, three consultation rooms with a conveniently located dispensary, a prep area, theatre, dental suite with dental X-ray, a dedicated X-ray room and a full in-house IDEXX laboratory.

There is also a large staff area with kitchen and admin space, plus nearby parking. Both sites are fully equipped with digital X-ray and ultrasound, with the Bournemouth site also offering therapeutic laser and dental radiography. We are proud to be a Gold Cat-Friendly Clinic.

Across Aniwell you’ll be joining a collaborative and welcoming team made up of four vets, three RVNs, two SVNs and a dedicated client care team, supported by a Director of Practice. We are also able to bring in a visiting orthopaedic specialist when required. Teamwork sits at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll find a genuinely supportive environment where your voice is valued.

We have a real passion for learning and professional development, with one of our vets currently working towards a certificate in medicine. We are very open to supporting certificates, whether you are considering starting one or are already part way through. Beyond the clinic, we enjoy giving back to our community and work closely with local wildlife charities and Cats Protection, something we’re incredibly proud of as a practice.

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, worked across a mixture of early and late shifts. You’ll also take part in a 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There are no out-of-hours requirements. If you’re seeking part-time or flexible working, we would still love to hear from you and explore how we can make this work for everyone.

Bournemouth offers an exceptional quality of life, combining award-winning beaches, beautiful coastline and easy access to the New Forest and Purbeck countryside. The town has a lively atmosphere with cafés, restaurants, shops and cultural events, alongside excellent transport links to Southampton, London and beyond. Whether you enjoy coastal walks, water sports, countryside escapes or vibrant town life, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas offer the perfect balance of work and lifestyle.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to…