Veterinary Surgeon

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team at Medivet Portland, the only veterinary practice on the historic Isle of Portland – a truly unique and picturesque location on the Dorset coast.

This is a full-time role, ideally covering 40 hours across four days, with a 1 in 6 weekend rota at the nearby Dorchester 24-Hour Hospital. Part-time opportunities may also be considered for the right candidate. The role offers a great balance of consulting and surgery and would suit a vet with a minimum of three years' UK experience who is confident with routine procedures and keen to be part of a close-knit and community-focused team.

Led by a highly respected and dynamic Branch Partner with a reputation for clinical excellence, efficiency, and compassionate care, our Portland team benefits from a loyal and growing client base. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and many have been with us for years, thanks to the exceptional trust built within the community. The team is proactive, supportive, and well-established, with a passion for local engagement — even taking part in events like local dog shows and community outreach.

Medivet Portland is situated on a charming high street, just a short drive from the iconic Jurassic Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area offers a peaceful coastal lifestyle surrounded by dramatic cliffs, wildlife, and scenic walking routes, while remaining close to the seaside town of Weymouth and within reach of larger amenities.

The practice itself features two modern consult rooms, a well-equipped theatre, dental x-ray and dental machine, ultrasound, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory including biochemistry. You'll work closely with a trusted team consisting of a dedicated Head Nurse, two additional qualified RVNs, and a student nurse, all committed to delivering exceptional patient care, while having access to additional support and advanced diagnostics via the nearby Dorchester 24-Hour Hospital.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident and collaborative vet to step into a role where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference to clients and their pets, all within one of the South Coast's most distinctive and rewarding practice locations.

If you're seeking the perfect balance between a slower-paced, coastal lifestyle outside of work and a vibrant, fast-paced and high-energy clinical environment during the day, this role offers the best of both worlds.

To express your interest or for an initial, friendly conversation, please contact

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.

• Life Assurance 3 x salary.

• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.

• An additional 'Day for You', a paid day's leave for you to use as you wish.

• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days' paid leave

• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities

• Funded certificate opportunities.

• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.

• Sabbatical based on length of service.

• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That's the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.

• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.

• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.

• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.

• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.

• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.

• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.

• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.

• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.

• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.

• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We're proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that's always there. That's more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.