Consulting Veterinary Surgeon - No Night

Consulting Only Veterinary Surgeon - No Night Work

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Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon - Consulting only - No Night work

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (D.O.E)

Practice: Garston Veterinary Group

Location: Somerset and Wiltshire

Job Type: Permanent or Fixed Term Contract. Full-time and part-time applicants welcomed. No Surgery or Night work

Are you a passionate veterinary surgeon looking to join a progressive, supportive, and forward‑thinking team? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment with dedicated professionals, loyal clients, and a strong team ethos?

• Join a thriving primary care practice with a strong team of 24 vets, including Certificate holders in Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology and Feline Medicine with further vets currently studying, and a visiting Ophthalmology Diplomate.
• Provide high‑quality consultations focused on pet health and client communication, with no surgical responsibilities.
• Excellent facilities across our surgeries, including well‑equipped consulting rooms, modern operating theatres, dedicated isolation units, and an onsite laboratory. Diagnostic imaging is supported by ultrasound, digital x‑ray, and dental x‑ray services, with full dental staging and a nurse‑led laser therapy service. All sites are ISFM‑accredited cat‑friendly clinics, providing designated feline appointments. Our small animal hospital in Frome also houses a brand‑new CT scanner.
• Located within easy reach of Bath, the Cotswolds, Bristol, Salisbury and direct train routes to London and the south coast.
• We operate our own out of hours emergency service on‑site at our accredited small animal hospital at Garston House in Frome.
• Close working relationship with specialist referral sites in our network including Eastcott, Cave, & Anderson Moores.

Our large team has decades of experience with three Lead Vets and Clinical Directors overseeing the running of the practices. Interests include orthopaedics, ECC, exotics, cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, ultrasound imaging & laparoscopic surgery.

We are a sociable team and enjoy celebrating birthdays with cake! We have our own 'Garston green team' who have recently achieved the IIE Green accreditation.

• Confident with routine consulting and prefers daytime weekend appointments rather than ECC night work, participating in a pro‑rata weekend rota.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to progress within your role.
• Completion of your VetGDP and RCVS registered.

• 5‑weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Life assurance
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

Garston Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term.

At Linnaeus, our Associates empower each other and have access to a global network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing package. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be considered. If you need support completing your application or want to learn more about Garston Vets, Linnaeus or the role, contact our Talent Acquisition team at

To apply or discuss the position in more detail, contact Lissa Semerdak at Lis or complete the application form below.