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.

About the Role & Team:

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!

About You (To Be Considered)

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

Benefits & Salary:

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

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