Lead Surgical Vet – Small Animal Surgery

Purosearch; Southampton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation support

CPD allowance and funded postgrad

Job summary

Purovets in Southampton is seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped small animal hospital. The role offers leadership in surgical development, mentorship, and collaboration with an experienced clinical team. Generous CPD and funded postgraduate qualifications are provided.

Salary up to £71,000 FTE DOE, 40-hour week on four 10-hour days with a fixed day off. Includes relocation support and visa fees where applicable. RCVS/VDS fees paid and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical skills.
• Surgery certificate holder or currently studying towards one.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Generous CPD allowance and access to 450+ courses.
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical cases and support clinical standards across the group.
• Manage a varied surgical and medical caseload.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, sharing surgical knowledge and expertise.

Skills

Surgical skills

Education

Surgery certificate

Job description

Purovets in Southampton is seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped small animal hospital. The role offers leadership in surgical development, mentorship, and collaboration with an experienced clinical team. Generous CPD and funded postgraduate qualifications are provided.

Salary up to £71,000 FTE DOE, 40-hour week on four 10-hour days with a fixed day off. Includes relocation support and visa fees where applicable. RCVS/VDS fees paid and extensive benefits.