Join a friendly and supportive six-vet team in a beautiful part of the country. We’re looking for a vet to join our equine-only team, replacing a much-loved colleague who’s moving on at the end of October. You’ll be stepping into a close-knit, experienced and collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together. The Role: Full-time, however part-time (including share in OOH duties) will be considered for the right applicant Predominantly ambulatory, first-opinion caseload with shared out-of-hours emergency cover on a 1-in-5 rota A balance of routine and complex medical and surgical cases, supported by an equine nursing assistant and an outpatient clinic You will be well supported by a friendly and efficient team, including out-of-hours nurses who take emergency calls, experienced receptionists who help keep your day running smoothly, and access to our in-house laboratory for quick and reliable diagnostics. All of this is part of the strength that comes from being part of a wider mixed practice Our ideal candidate: We would love to hear from a confident and approachable vet who enjoys building strong client relationships and is keen to develop their own clinical interests. About us: Damory Vets have been providing exceptional veterinary care to the Dorset community for nearly a century. We have a 100% equine department within and supported by our large mixed practice. We are well-equipped with: Digital radiography Orthopaedic and reproduction ultrasound scanners High-quality endoscopy (including gastroscopy) Advanced dental equipment: Power burrs, Karl-Storz horoscope, Pegasos extraction tools What Makes Us Different? We foster a supportive culture where you will have true clinical freedom while always feeling part of a collaborative team. Our vets include certificate holders and colleagues with special interests in dentistry, orthopaedics, imaging, and internal medicine. When additional expertise is needed, we work closely with visiting specialists from Liphook Equine Hospital. We genuinely value your work-life balance. Generous time off in lieu allows you to properly recharge and make the most of this beautiful part of the country with the breathtaking Jurassic Coast right on our doorstep. Here's what one of our colleagues has to say about being part of the Damory team: When I joined Damory Vets in 2021 as a recent graduate, I immediately felt supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team. Over the past 4 years, the practice has allowed me to develop my clinical skills with plenty of independence, while always having approachable colleagues to turn to for advice. I’ve been encouraged to pursue my interests and am now close to completing a certificate in Equine Dentistry. There is also a genuine focus on work-life balance. Ample time off in return for out-of-hours work has made a real difference to my overall job satisfaction and quality of life. (Assistant Veterinary Surgeon) Our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata): Salary – up to £50,000 per annum based on experience 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays £1750 CPD Allowance per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Cycle to Work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities Interested? If you'd like to find out more or have an informal chat about the role, please contact: Julian Radburn (Clinical Director) at julian.radburn@damoryvets.co.uk. No agency submissions, direct applications only please