Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £41,000 DOE

The team at Haydon is looking for a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, welcoming and genuinely supportive practice in Bridport. This is an opportunity to become part of a welcoming team where collaboration, kindness and enjoyment of the job are just as important as clinical standards.

Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and the occasional chicken, offering plenty of variety throughout the day. The role provides a well‑balanced mix of medicine and surgery in a progressive environment, with encouragement to pursue areas of clinical interest wherever possible. Our nursing team is incredibly supportive and hands‑on, assisting in all areas of the practice to ensure you can focus on delivering great care.

We also operate our own ambulance, enabling house visits, alongside a nurse‑led community visiting service that allows us to actively support the local community.

Surgical work is varied, ranging from routine procedures through to more advanced cases such as splenectomies, TPLOs and orthopaedics when required. With access to an on‑site laboratory, digital X‑ray, ultrasound and a state‑of‑the‑art operating theatre including laparoscopy, we’re able to offer the majority of diagnostics and surgical procedures in‑house, giving you continuity and clinical satisfaction.

We are a purpose‑built, single‑site practice located on an industrial estate close to the main town. Inside, you’ll find a large and spacious reception area, three consulting rooms, prep and theatre, a dedicated X‑ray and ultrasound room, and separate cat and dog wards. There’s also a comfortable staff room, office space for quiet admin time and excellent on‑site parking, creating a calm and practical working environment for both team and clients.

The ideal rota would be two full days per week, preferably on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, along with a Saturday morning on a 1 in 4 rota, working just three hours. There are no out‑of‑hours or on‑call commitments, and there may be opportunities to pick up additional hours if that’s of interest.

You’ll be working alongside three vets, five RVNs, one SVN and a dedicated client care team. Within the practice, we have certificate holders in surgery, medicine and cardiology, and we’re very open to supporting vets who wish to pursue a certificate of their own. The culture here is one of encouragement, shared learning and genuine support.

Bridport offers a wonderful lifestyle, combining a vibrant market town atmosphere with stunning countryside and coastline. With the Jurassic Coast, beautiful beaches, coastal walks and rolling Dorset hills right on your doorstep, it’s perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. Independent shops, cafés and a strong sense of community make Bridport a fantastic place to work and unwind.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work‑life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
• 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 pro rata
• Certificate support
• 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.