Job Description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Part-Time (FTC) - Lynwood Vets, Wimborne, Dorset

We have an opportunity for a part-time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Lynwood Vets on a 9-month fixed term contract, starting from the end of June, to cover maternity leave.

The Role:

Salary - 45,000 - 50,000 FTE

This is a 3-day week role based at our Verwood and Wimborne branches. Ideally you will work Mon, Tue and Fri from 08.15 to 18.45, however these are negotiable.


We are looking for someone who is confident in consulting and is happy to have sole charge as 2 days per week you will be based at our one vet, one nurse, one client care branch. The other day will be at our main hospital in Wimborne which has a team of 3-5 vets and 5-8 nurses.

About us:

Lynwood Vets are a 5 branch, RCVS accredited group based on the South Coast. All branches work closely together, with frequent opportunities to get together both socially and professionally.


We have a collaborative approach to all our cases. Our shared aim is to provide the most appropriate veterinary care to our customers' beloved pets, through working with them to understand their needs.


We are a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team of vets, nurses, and support colleagues, and while we are proud of our diligence and integrity, we love life outside of work too and put an onus on all team members having a work life balance that works for them.

What do the team say about working for Lynwood Vets?

"I started working for Lynwood about 30 years ago and never left! This practice offers to right mix of interesting work, ethics and client/patient care. Lynwood is open to new ways of working, for instance in a more sustainable way, which is important to me." - M, part time vet

"The reasons why I like working at Lynwood...Friendly and skilled team in a beautiful part of the UK, with a nice client base." - E, Lynwood vet for 13 years

"The best thing about Lynwood for me is working with a great team of people, where everyone is keen to help out & share their knowledge. It has been possible to develop my own areas of clinical interest, including studying for a certificate, whilst working in a friendly supportive environment." - C, full time Lynwood vet for 10 years

The Area:

Dorset is a classically beautiful and scenic place to live. From the breath-taking countryside to the rolling coastal cliffs, it is a place of contrast and natural beauty. There are miles of coastline to spend your days exploring including sandy beaches, imposing cliffs and if you are interested in water sports our harbours offer a huge variety of opportunities from yachting to open water swimming. There's something for everyone in Dorset!


The local towns and cities of Salisbury, Southampton, Weymouth and Bournemouth offer great opportunities for cultural experiences, shopping and nights out.

Our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata):

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 CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey * Focus on employee wellbeing