Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Veterinary Surgeon at a well-established practice in Basingstoke. This role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team, flexible working patterns, and a focus on work-life balance. You will engage in diverse casework, including small animals and possible exotics, while benefiting from competitive salaries and a significant CPD allowance. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your wellbeing and professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a thriving environment while making a meaningful impact in animal care.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

CPD Allowance

Discounted Staff Pet Care

Birthday Holiday

Pawsome Benefits

Qualifications

• Seeking a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a degree and relevant experience.
• Candidates with medical or surgical bias are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals, including consultations and surgeries.
• Support and develop personal and professional aspirations through CPD.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Case Work-Up

Client Communication

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-Ray

Idexx ProCyteOne

Ultrasound Machine

Dental Radiography

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Join our long-standing team

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our long-standing team here at GP Vets. You will be based at our practice in Basingstoke and Tadley, joining our CD, two vets, a well-established nursing team and a support team of receptionists.

We would welcome applicants with a medical or surgical bias and case work up as well as certificate/CPD is actively encouraged and supported. Our caseload mainly consists of SA; however, you can see some exotics if this is an interest of yours. We want to ensure you feel supported, and we can offer you the encouragement, challenge, and support to achieve your personal and professional aspirations.

Flexible rota patterns to suit you

Work/life balance is a priority of ours; therefore, flexible working is absolutely considered. For example, we could look to accommodate reduced working days and flexible hours to suit you. Any other preferences such as consulting only, particular days off, mornings, evenings – just ask – we can discuss the options.

Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours with a Saturday morning rota and no OOH. We would also welcome part-time applicants.

Our established practice

We are ISFM accredited and are a Silver-rated Cat Friendly small animal practice. We are based in a great location with excellent links to the M3/M4, (45 minutes’ drive to Heathrow and only 1 hour to the South coast). Basingstoke is also only a 40-minute train to London. In North Hampshire, you'll find historic treasures reflecting the local literary and military heritage as well as lively towns, great local food, and family attractions. You are also close to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Hampshire, with its varied wildlife and stunning views.

Our equipment

We have separate cat and dog kennels, 2 consult rooms and an ops theatre, and we are well equipped with Digital X-Ray, Idexx ProCyteOne, Catalyst, and brand new Ultrasound machine and dental radiography.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 per annum CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
• Certificate support (not standard, needs confirmed for each advert)
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care