Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Unicorn Vets - Park Surgery; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Eastleigh is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon. You will provide high-quality care, including surgery and consultations, in a supportive environment. The practice offers state-of-the-art facilities and competitive compensation of up to £75,000, with additional benefits. Opportunities for professional development and a work-life balance are also emphasized.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with extensive experience in surgery and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care including surgery and consultations.
• Ensure case continuity to support the client/pet/vet bond.
• Participate in development opportunities and professional growth.

Job description

Overview

Senior Veterinary Surgeon required for Unicorn Vets - Park Surgery. Salary up to £75,000 DOE. Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance. Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus. You will be based at our Park branch.

About the Practice

Unicorn Vets is a group of two practices (Fairfield & Park) that has been in the Southampton area for over 30 years. You will be based at our Park branch. The practice offers a mix of consults and surgery, with case continuity encouraged to support the client/pet/vet bond, and a strong emphasis on career development and specialist or certificate pursuit.

Work Pattern and Schedule

Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours per week, spread over 4 or 5 days with a mix of earlies and lates (latest finish is 7pm). You will have a 1:6 share in the Saturday rota (finish at 12:30pm) and there is no OOH. We are open to fixed or flexible rota patterns to suit individual needs. Part-time applicants are welcome.

Location and Lifestyle

The Park branch is in a great area near Southampton Common, with easy access to parks, events, and the South Coast. The region also offers proximity to the New Forest, South Downs, Winchester, and London by train.

Facilities

State-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray, in-house haematology and biochemistry (SDMA, T4 and extended panels), endoscopy, ultrasound with echocardiography, capnography, tonometry and ECG.

Team and Culture

Join a supportive team with Veterinary Nurses, SVNs, and an experienced Veterinary Surgeon team. The group provides opportunities for development and access to resources such as the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon, research funding, and a care fund.

Benefits

• Work-life balance options
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Birthday holiday entitlement
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support
• CPD allowance and paid CPD leave; certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £75,000 DOE