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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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Salary up to £65,000

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established practice, Beech House, in Bitterne. The role will include a week of evenly shared consulting and operating time.

Work-life balance that works for you

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours helps you achieve a good work-life balance. We understand everyone has outside commitments and priorities, and we aim to make it easy for you to find the right balance. Whether you want to fix or flex your work patterns, we can accommodate your needs.

You will enjoy a 40-hour week over 4 days with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. We are open to discussing a part-time schedule of 20 hours or more to suit your needs and the practice's requirements. No OOH as we have Vets Now on site.

Join Our Experienced And Collaborative Team

You will be joining a team of 5 Vets and 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 3 Animal Care Assistants and 5 Receptionists. Some team members hold certificates in cardiology and diagnostic imaging. Our team is experienced, welcoming, and diverse, coming from across the local area and beyond.

Our Practice

Beech House is a busy small animal practice with 6 consult rooms, a large theatre, a fully equipped lab, an isolation area, and a separate dog/cat ward.

Equipment at Beech House

Piped Isoflo anaesthesia

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound machine

ECG (in-house & external reading)

Air-driven dental station

Full biochemistry & haematology lab

Vets Now Southampton is based in our practice, allowing seamless handovers for out-of-hours cases.

Located near New Forest National Park, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Winchester, our practice is accessible by bus and train, with stations in Bitterne.

Why Our People Matter

We value our team and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family policies (maternity/paternity/adoption)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Support for non-accidental injury cases

Development Opportunities

£1250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid pro-rata

Certificate support

Learning via IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon

Research funding opportunities

£1250 annual Care Fund for Vets

Infection Prevention and Control Program

Quality Improvement Program

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

Pawsome Benefits discount scheme

5% Employee / 3% Employer pension contribution

Discounted staff pet care

Position Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Veterinary

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