Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday incl. bank holidays

BVA membership / VDS & RCVS fees

Job summary

Portchester Vets - Fareham, Hampshire is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal) to join Inspiring Vet Care. The role offers a salary up to £75,000 DOE along with a welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000.

With a small team in a well-established practice, you will build strong client relationships, enjoy a varied caseload of cats, dogs and occasional rabbits, and have opportunities for surgical and clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Caseload predominantly cats and dogs with occasional rabbit.

Responsibilities

• Caseload predominantly cats and dogs with consultations, medical work-ups and surgery.
• Continuity of care by following patients from first presentation through to resolution where possible.
• No out-of-hours or on-call requirements; flexible to part-time applicants.

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Portchester Vets - Fareham, Hampshire

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, welcome bonus of up to £5,000, and relocation allowance of up to £5,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Portchester Vets, part of ivc, has been caring for the local community for more than a decade, building a fantastic reputation for exceptional patient care, trusted client relationships and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere.

We’re now looking for a confident and personable Vet to join our team and play an important part in the continued growth and success of the practice. With a small team, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, really get to know your clients and make your mark on a well-established practice.

Build Your Own Client Relationships

Our caseload is predominantly cats and dogs, with the occasional rabbit, giving you a lovely mix of consultations, medical work-ups and surgery. While there’s plenty of routine first-opinion work, we’ll give you the time and freedom to investigate cases properly and follow them through.

Continuity of care is something we really value, meaning you can build genuine relationships with your clients and see your patients from their first presentation through to resolution wherever possible. There are also some sole-charge work, giving you plenty of clinical autonomy while knowing support is available when you need it.

Great Facilities, Right at Your Fingertips

You’ll have access to digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, K-Laser therapy and a full in-house IDEXX laboratory. When additional expertise is needed, we have established referral pathways and access to visiting specialists.

A Team Where You’ll Be Known

You’ll join a friendly team of two Veterinary Surgeons, four RVNs, two Student Veterinary Nurses and a dedicated Client Care Team. It’s a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone knows each other, supports one another and has a real opportunity to contribute to the practice.

A Lifestyle-Friendly Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 38 hours across four days, with just 1:3 Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm. There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, and we’re happy to consider part‑time applicants.

Life in Fareham

Thinking about relocating? Fareham offers a fantastic balance of coastal living, countryside and easy connections. Sitting between Portsmouth and Southampton, you’ll have beautiful beaches and the stunning Hampshire coastline close by, while the South Downs are within easy reach for walking, cycling and exploring. With a good selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and local amenities, Fareham offers a relaxed quality of life without feeling too far from the action

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role‑relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary up to £75,000 DOE