Job Description
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Independent Hospital Practice
Swindon & Surrounding Wiltshire Branches
Join a proudly independent practice where you can follow your cases from start to finish. With their own hospital, visiting specialists, and in-house CT imaging, this site keep nearly all cases under one roof – from diagnosis to advanced treatment. And with their dedicated night team launching soon, continuity of care is guaranteed 24/7 – without the OOH commitment for you.
About the practice and what it can offer for you!
Proudly independent – no corporate red tape, no box-ticking. A practice that believe in clinical freedom, genuine collaboration, and putting patients first.
Continuity that matters – They are about to launch their own in-house night team this October, ensuring seamless patient care day and night – without any OOH for you.
Rotational but rooted – although this is a floating role across five friendly branches and the main hospital, you’ll be scheduled at one location per day, and your rota is given 6 weeks in advance.
Exceptional clinical exposure – work alongside certificate holders in most disciplines, a visiting ophthalmologist, and three medicine-focused vets. The practice are also launching a surgical referral service, giving you real career development opportunities without needing to leave the team.
Proud to be one of the few local practices offering in-house CT imaging. An on-site CT scanner provides high-resolution, 3D diagnostic images of internal structures, allowing the team to deliver advanced care without referring cases elsewhere.
Using CT to:
Diagnose complex conditions such as fractures, joint injuries, internal trauma, blood flow abnormalities, strokes, and cancers.
Guide further investigations, including accurately targeted biopsies by assessing the size, shape, and position of abnormalities.
Monitor ongoing conditions, including treatment response in oncology and chronic disease management.
This is just one of the many tools you’ll have access to as part of a well-equipped, forward-thinking hospital environment.
The role
A perfect blend of variety and stability – rotate through the branches and hospital, with structured support and access to advanced cases.
Be involved in both first opinion and referral-level work in a truly collaborative clinical setting.
Your day is location-fixed – no midday moves.
No OOH or late nights thanks to their dedicated ECC team launching soon.
26 Vets with a range of clinical interest and experience
About you
A vet with at least 1 year of small animal experience and a team-focused, flexible mindset.
Passionate about high standards and gold-standard client care.
Comfortable with variety but appreciate the clarity of a well-planned rota and supportive structure.
What’s On offer
Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 DOE + 100% attendance bonus
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
Unlimited CPD allowance (where there’s a relevant business need)
RCVS & VDS fees paid
Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity pay, staff discount, pension
Supportive team culture with mentoring, wellbeing & sustainability initiatives
Regular social events, clinical steering groups & a recognition reward scheme
Opportunities to be part of an exciting referral growth in medicine and surgery
About the Area
Located in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, Swindon offers the perfect balance of town and country living. With excellent transport links to Bristol, Bath, Oxford, and London via the M4 and direct train services, it's ideal for those wanting easy access to both rural charm and city life.
Wiltshire is known for its stunning landscapes, including the North Wessex Downs AONB and Salisbury Plain, as well as iconic heritage sites like Stonehenge and Avebury. The area is perfect for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the outdoors, while Swindon itself provides great schools, shopping, restaurants, and family-friendly facilities.
Whether you’re after a vibrant town base or peaceful village life, Wiltshire offers a welcoming, well-connected place to live and work.
For further information please contact Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com