Veterinary Surgeon

About the Practice &

Location:

Nestled in a beautiful part of the South of England, this well-established Tier 1 Small Animal Hospital prides itself on providing progressive, high-quality veterinary care.

The practice is fully equipped with top-tier facilities, including:

• ultrasound & digital radiography
• Advanced dentistry & endoscopy
• Laparoscopic surgical equipment
• An in-house ICU
• A dedicated internal laboratory run by qualified lab technicians

In addition to first-opinion care, the hospital runs an active Ophthalmology referral service and hosts a weekly visiting Cert AVP surgeon for advanced orthopaedics. It’s a warm, inclusive, and energetic environment where case discussions, clinical meetings, and clinical freedom are genuinely encouraged.

• Position:
  Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon
• Team:
  Working alongside a vibrant, skilled team of Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, PCAs, and Receptionists.
• OOHs / On-Call:
  Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance! The hospital operates a hybrid OOHs model where a dedicated night team handles the vast majority of overnight care. Your contribution to the OOHs rota is minimal and light—typically only 1-2 nights per month!

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, energy, and fresh ideas to the team.

You should be:

• Clinically Confident:
  Comfortable with general surgical and medical cases, diagnostic workups, and working with a degree of clinical autonomy
• A Team Player & Mentor:
  Enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues
• Client-Focused:
  Passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with pet owners
• Growth-Minded:
  Keen to continuously develop your skills, pursue further qualifications, or deepen your clinical interests

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
• Fees Covered: RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Exceptional CPD Support:
  Generous annual CPD allowance, access to 450+ courses, BSAVA library access, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP / PgCert) including exams and paid study leave!
• Holiday Allowance:
  Up to 33 days holiday per year (with the option to buy/sell extra leave)
• Pension Scheme:
  Generous employer contribution pension
• Specialist Support:
  Access to telemedicine specialists and regional clinical leads for complex case support
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family leave policies
• Perks: 50% staff pet care discount on services, food, and medications