Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Avon Lodge – Veterinary Surgeon

Financial Package up to £100,000

Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £10,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 25% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.

Looking for a role that blends professional freedom with a supportive, friendly team?

We’re excited to welcome an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to our thriving practice in the picturesque Cathedral City of Salisbury! We’re committed to helping you achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, with flexible hours tailored to suit your lifestyle.

Enjoy clinical autonomy, 15-minute appointments, no out-of-hours work, and a light Saturday morning rota (just 1:4). If you’re skilled in general surgery and comfortable with sole charge, we’d love to discuss how Avon Lodge Vets can be the perfect next step in your career!

Benefit from our Elevate Programme

In recognition of the unique opportunities that this role offers, you’ll benefit from exciting additional rewards and opportunities.

In addition to all the great benefits and rewards that come with joining IVC Evidensia, you’ll also get:

1. £10,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
2. £8,000 relocation bonus
3. Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 25% of annual salary
4. Further 6 months Elevate bonus - 25% pro rata paid in month 12
5. Concierge support with the relocation process
6. Paid annual leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Driven by People, Inspired by Care!

Join the vibrant team at Avon Lodge Vets—a supportive, close-knit group of three RCVS-accredited branches located within a short, scenic distance of each other in Salisbury, Amesbury, and Wilton.

At Avon Lodge, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care for both clients and patients. Our progressive approach to veterinary medicine is matched by our advanced facilities, featuring everything from digital x-rays, broncho/endoscopy, and ultrasound to k-laser therapy, a cryopen, a tonopen, and a fully equipped in-house lab. If you're looking to grow in a forward-thinking practice that values top-tier care, Avon Lodge is the perfect place to advance your career!

Find a place where it's all taken care of

The heart of what we do is providing exceptional care to our clients' pets within the local area. The Salisbury branch is our main hospital site, and we provide surgery facilities in Amesbury too. If you are looking for a friendly, supportive and relaxed practice but with top clinical standards / client care, then please apply today!

Because our people matter

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
2. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
3. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
4. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
5. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
2. Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care