Small Animal Vet - Maternity Cover, 4-Day Week, CPD Support

VetPartners; Cove; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

VDS cover

5 paid CPD days

Funded certificates

Cycle to Work scheme

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Job summary

Ashworth Vets in Cove, Hampshire, United Kingdom is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover starting February 2027. This role offers a mix of consultations and surgery in a modern practice, with a supportive team and a generous benefits package.

You'll join VetPartners' family of clinics, with 4-day weeks, flexible options (4-day or 2-3 days), and a comprehensive range of CPD, funded certificates and wellbeing support to help you maintain work-life balance and

Qualifications

• Has experience within a first-opinion small animal practice.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery.
• Delivers excellent patient and client care.
• Open to continuing professional development and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Varied caseload with consultations and surgery, supported by RVNs and staff.
• Provide high-quality patient care and client communication.
• Participate in continuing education and practice development.

Skills

Small animal practice

Team collaboration

Consultations and surgery

Clinical skill development

Job description

Ashworth Vets in Cove, Hampshire, United Kingdom is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover starting February 2027. This role offers a mix of consultations and surgery in a modern practice, with a supportive team and a generous benefits package.

You'll join VetPartners' family of clinics, with 4-day weeks, flexible options (4-day or 2-3 days), and a comprehensive range of CPD, funded certificates and wellbeing support to help you maintain work-life balance and