Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Would you love the chance to explore your clinical interests, gain new skills, and feel truly valued in your day-to-day work?

Our small animal practice in Totton, Hampshire, is growing fast, and we're excited to welcome an additional vet to join our friendly team, working alongside our experienced full-time vet and dedicated practice owner, Judith and our regular locum vet, Roxanne.

As the heart of Vets4

Pets Totton, Judith brings an exceptional level of expertise and support to the team. She is an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and holds postgraduate certificates in emergency medicine and surgery, as well as soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. Her advanced skill set places us in a uniquely strong position to manage a varied and interesting caseload, including orthopaedics and advanced soft tissue surgeries, and to accept referrals from local practices.

Judith also holds a degree in Zoology, enabling us to confidently care for exotic species — making every day different and offering a real opportunity to follow your own clinical passions.

We are well-equipped with an ASIF kit and air drill, BOAS surgery instrumentation, dental X-ray, ultrasound, Tonopen, and a multiparameter monitor in the theatre. We also benefit from the services of peripatetic orthopaedic surgeons, such as RATA, to treat patients in-house, and can refer any complex cases to our local specialist centres.

Our nurse team boasts over 50 years of combined experience, providing incredible support and mentorship. Head Nurse Dawn and RVN Debbie both have interests in canine psychology and behaviour and are trained clinical coaches, as we are a Nurse Training Practice. They offer fantastic guidance to our second-year SVN, Erin and Katie, our highly experienced VCA. We're also excited to welcome Ellie, another experienced VCA, who will begin her nurse training with us in September.

Debbie used to work at Marwell Zoo, and Erin also holds a degree in Zoology, which is useful for some of the more unusual pets we may see, such as raccoons or skunks. Complementing this, our exceptional reception team of three ensures a truly well-rounded and collaborative team that will support your growth.

The Practice was established 7 years ago with the aim of being part of the local community, and we are lucky to have good client retention. We have the management guidance of the Pets At Home Support Office, but very much run the day-to-day clinical side of the Practice using our experience gained through working in other Practices over the past 30 years.

“ I work with a team of lovely, funny, hard-working colleagues who always put the care of our patients first.”
Judith, Practice Owner

“I enjoy working at Vets4

Pets Totton because we have a very good team. The majority of us are of a similar age, get on and work well together. The JVP and qualified nurses have many years of experience. We get lots of unusual and interesting cases, as well as many different species of patients. The hours are very sociable, and the practice can be flexible with shifts if I need to change one.”

Dawn, Head Nurse

“My reasons for liking my job are:

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• Everyone has a laugh.
• Opportunity to learn a lot and get stuck in with everything.
• Seeing a variety of medical cases.
• Feeling like I have my own responsibilities.
• Good hours, no weekends.
• Gym next door.
  Erin, SVN

“Vets4

Pets Totton is a great place to work. We have a lovely team who are passionate and caring, and I get to see lots of interesting cases, especially tortoises. We are in a lovely little town that’s not far from the New Forest, so it’s a great location.”
Debbie, RVN

“Having only worked for Vets4

Pets for a short amount of time, I have found the team extremely welcoming. Fun to be around and keen to teach.”
Kate VCA

“I have worked here for nearly 2 years and really enjoy my job as I get to meet some lovely clients and their pets of all shapes and sizes. Even though I work on reception, I also get to help out back with the animals when I'm needed to.”
Tracey, Customer Care Assistant

“ I am proud to say that having worked as a receptionist at Vets4

Pets Totton…