Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon; Maternity Cover

60 Bridge Road, Cove, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Looking for a supportive team, modern facilities and a great work-life balance?

Ashworth Vets is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team on a 12-month maternity cover contract starting in February 2027
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Our established practice has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and now boasts additional consult rooms, two theatres, separate dog and cat wards, and dedicated waiting areas. You'll be joining a close-knit, sociable team that genuinely enjoys working together and delivering exceptional patient care.

This position offers a varied caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery, supported by experienced vets, skilled RVNs, auxiliary nurses and reception colleagues. We also have multiple certificate holders within the team and offer laparoscopic spay services.

Full-time: 4-day week
Part-time: 2-3 days per week
9:00am - 6:30pm

• Has experience within a first-opinion small animal practice
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Is confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Delivers excellent patient and client care
• Is keen to continue developing their clinical skills
• Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• VDS cover
• 5 paid CPD days
• Funded certificates
• Family-friendly policies
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous employee discount for your pets
• Health and wellbeing support programme

As part of the Vet Partners family, you'll be joining a group recognised for its commitment to colleague wellbeing, development and team culture.

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.