Vet Surgeon

Gardner Llewelyn; Southampton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Southampton seeks a qualified veterinarian to join their team. You will encounter diverse medical and surgical cases including dentistry and have the opportunity for continuous learning and development. The ideal candidate will have solid GP experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for high-quality veterinary care. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £64,000, flexible hours, paid professional memberships, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

No out-of-hours work

Paid holiday

Paid professional memberships

CPD allowance

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Relocation allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Solid GP experience required.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality veterinary care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide various medical and surgical services including dentistry.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with a skilled nursing team.

Skills

GP experience

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Join our flourishing practice, where you will encounter a wide variety of interesting medical and surgical cases, including lots of dentistry and a small number of exotics. This diverse caseload offers our team numerous opportunities for learning and development.

About Us

Headed by two PG Certificate holders, we are an RCVS accredited training practice. You will be supported by an exceptional, skilled nursing team of:

• 5 RVNs, capable of performing Schedule 3 procedures
• Our Head Nurse, who has been with us for 9 years
• One of our nurses who first joined us as a student nurse
• 4 VCAs
• A brilliant team of receptionists
• A Practice Manager who is also our onsite Mental Health First Aider

We offer:

• Flexible hours, including the option for a consults-only role
• School time hours, fewer days with longer shifts, or other variations based on your needs
• No out-of-hours (OOH) work
• A clear diary structure with 15-minute consults as standard

What We're Looking For

We seek a colleague who:

• Has solid GP experience
• Is a team player with excellent communication skills
• Shares our passion for providing the highest level of veterinary care

In addition to a rewarding role in an excellent location, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary up to £64,000
• No OOH
• Paid holiday of 5.6 weeks per year pro rata, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years
• Paid professional memberships, including RCVS, BVA, BSAVA, VDS, ISFM
• Dedicated CPD allowance and time off, including funding towards certificates
• Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Relocation allowance (direct applicants only)
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested?

For more information, please contact Jonathan Lewis:

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