Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Stokewood Vets, Bournemouth

Salary: up to £63,500 DOE • Permanent role • Flexible start date (ASAP)
Rota: Every Monday • Flexibility on all other days • School‑hours-friendly
1:4 Saturday consult-only (8:30–12:30)

Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team. This is a great role for someone who enjoys working in a small, close‑knit practice with excellent clinical standards and a warm, community feel.

Why Join Us?

Stokewood is a proudly accredited, client‑centred practice with:

• Silver Cat Friendly Accreditation
• Outstanding Client Care, RCVS Accredited
• A dedicated team: 2 Vets, 2 RVNs & 1 SVN

We foster a supportive culture where teamwork, kindness and high-quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We're looking for a confident and caring GP Vet who enjoys working closely with a small, supportive team. If you love building strong relationships with clients, collaborating with talented RVNs, and delivering high‑quality patient care in a friendly practice, this role could be a great fit for you. You'll have plenty of variety day‑to‑day, the freedom to work in a way that suits your strengths, and the chance to make a real impact within our close‑knit community.

Your Day-to-Day at Stokewood

You'll enjoy a lovely mix of consults and routine clinical work in a warm, supportive environment

You'll work hand‑in‑hand with our fantastic RVN team, who are collaborative, caring, and always ready to help

There are opportunities to offer informal support to  our 4th‑year graduate who may need occasional surgical support, if this is something you enjoy, but there's absolutely no expectation

If you'd like to develop your surgical interests, we're very happy to support your growth at your own pace

Rota & Flexibility

Your only fixed day is Monday, giving you real freedom in the rest of your week

We pride ourselves on being genuinely flexible — ideal if you're looking for school‑hours‑friendly working or simply better work–life balance

Just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings , consult‑only, with a relaxed and friendly client base

What We Offer (Additional Highlights)

• Protected lunch break every day
• No out‑of‑hours
• 20‑minute consults as standard
• Minimal admin, supported by an efficient team
• Clinical freedom to fully work up your cases
• Support for further diagnostics and developing your clinical interests
• A genuine culture of leaving on time and supporting each other during busy periods

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Confident in consults and routine GP veterinary work
• Comfortable working as part of a small team
• Supportive, positive and adaptable

Desirable:

• Enthusiasm for surgery and confidence with routine procedures, or a desire to further develop these skills.

What Makes Stokewood Special

We're proud of our friendly, down-to-earth practice culture. We work collaboratively, celebrate each other's strengths and support each other through busy periods.Our practice also benefits from a beautiful, spacious garden with plenty of natural light — perfect for taking relaxing lunch breaks and enjoying some fresh air. This adds to the warm, community feel that makes Stokewood such a lovely place to work. We're also passionate about continuous improvement and development, and welcome vets who enjoy contributing to a positive practice environment.

Location – Bournemouth

A brilliant coastal location with beaches, green spaces, and a loyal, respectful client base who value the relationships we build with them.

Interested?

If you're looking for a supportive practice where you can make a real impact while enjoying a flexible, balanced rota, we'd love to hear from you.