Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funding

RCVS fees paid

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health cash plan

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Purosearch in Southampton is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a busy small animal practice. The role offers a salary of £45,000 - £70,000 DOE with a supportive team and excellent CPD opportunities.

You'll work on-site with a varied first opinion caseload, access ophthalmology referral support, and a collaborative, patient-focused environment that values clinical freedom and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally.
• Experienced Veterinary Surgeons are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied first opinion caseload in a modern practice.
• Work with an experienced team of vets and nurses.
• Benefit from ophthalmology referral service and visiting orthopaedic support.
• Deliver outstanding patient care with clinical freedom.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive workplace.

Skills

MRCVS registered

Routine consultations & surgery

Communication skills

Patient care focus

Professional development

Experienced surgeons encouraged

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Southampton

Company: Purosearch

Salary: £45,000 to £70,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: SOUTHAMPTON

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Veterinary Surgeon - Southampton

Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

• Salary of £45,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Modern, well-equipped Small Animal Hospital
• Minimal out-of-hours commitment - just 1-2 nights per month
• Fully funded certificates and excellent CPD
• Supportive, collaborative team with genuine clinical freedom

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive Small Animal Hospital in Southampton. Working alongside an experienced team of vets and nurses, the successful candidate will enjoy a varied first opinion caseload in a modern, well-equipped practice with an established ophthalmology referral service and visiting orthopaedic specialist support.

The practice offers a collaborative environment where clinical freedom is encouraged, ideas are welcomed and delivering outstanding patient care is the priority.

What We're Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally
• Experienced Veterinary Surgeons are encouraged to apply

Career Development

The practice is committed to helping its vets grow through:

• Generous CPD allowance
• Fully funded certificate support
• Experienced mentors and clinical support
• Clinical freedom to pursue individual interests
• Opportunities for progression

The Rota

The full-time rota has been designed with work-life balance in mind and includes:

• Minimal out-of-hours commitment (1-2 nights per month)
• Hybrid OOH team providing the majority of night cover
• Shared weekend rota
• Supportive management and wellbeing initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD and certificate funding
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing support