Veterinary Surgeon

Southdown Veterinary Group; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 61,200 - 74,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Southdown Veterinary Group is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon based in Woodbridge, England, to join their Out of Hours team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-4 years' experience, confident clinical skills for surgical and medical cases, and a passion for delivering outstanding animal care. Responsibilities include leading consultations and helping shape clinical standards. Competitive salary offered up to £68,000 (DOE). Comprehensive support and benefits are provided, including CPD allowance and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong medical knowledge and experience in routine and emergency surgery.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide OOH consultations and support patients.
• Lead surgical and medical cases.
• Ensure excellent client care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Client care

Team leadership

Diagnostic investigations

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon (Out of Hours)

Onsite | Location: Woodbridge, Ipswich, Suffolk | Contract: Part Time | Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary: up to £68,000 (DOE) annualised hours

What We Offer

• OOH opportunity
• The role includes a 1:4 working pattern of two weekend days and 7 nights plus 2 bank holiday days.
• The salary above is the annualised salary for a 26.25 hpw average working week.
• This role starts in July 2026.

Shift Details

MiNightVet Ipswich, based in Melton, is looking for an experienced ECC Vet to join their Out of Hours team.

The rota comprises working a Saturday & Sunday day shift from 8am-7pm, followed by 7 nights 7pm-8am, followed by 3 weeks off. This works out as a weekly average of 26 hours a week (plus 2 bank holiday day shifts accommodated around your working pattern), giving you a great work‑life balance.

You will be working in a fully equipped, forward‑thinking clinic where clinicians offer an extensive range of both medical and surgical services on site.

You will work alongside a dedicated and experienced ECC RVN with additional support from a receptionist during day shifts.

By the end of 2026 we will be relocating to a brand new purpose‑built hospital with modern facilities including an onsite CT scanner, dental X‑ray and dedicated species‑separate wards.

About you

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by a shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so you can manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet (minimum 3–4 years + experience), you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy, be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offer guidance to the wider team and contribute to shaping clinical standards.

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, members of practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work‑ups and surgery. A strong medical knowledge is required, and experience in routine and emergency surgery. You will possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Company Culture & Support

We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, inviting diverse perspectives and creating a safe environment to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to a network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. Our Health Shield supports physical and mental health. We also offer comprehensive operational support, with central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement teams available.