Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a well-established veterinary practice as a Veterinary Surgeon specializing in small animals. This role offers a flexible working schedule with a supportive team environment, ensuring a good work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary and numerous benefits, including CPD support and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and operating on small animals.
• Participating in a flexible rota to ensure work-life balance.
• Collaborating with a team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Job description

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Salary up to £65,000

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established practice, Beech House, in Bitterne. The role will include a week of evenly shared consulting and operating time.

Work-life balance that works for you

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours helps you achieve a good work-life balance. We understand everyone has outside commitments and priorities, and we aim to make it easy for you to find the right balance. Whether you want to fix or flex your work patterns, we can accommodate your needs.

You will enjoy a 40-hour week over 4 days with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. We are open to discussing a part-time schedule of 20 hours or more to suit your needs and the practice's requirements. No OOH as we have Vets Now on site.

Join Our Experienced And Collaborative Team

You will be joining a team of 5 Vets and 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 3 Animal Care Assistants and 5 Receptionists. Some team members hold certificates in cardiology and diagnostic imaging. Our team is experienced, welcoming, and diverse, coming from across the local area and beyond.

Our Practice

Beech House is a busy small animal practice with 6 consult rooms, a large theatre, a fully equipped lab, an isolation area, and a separate dog/cat ward.

Equipment at Beech House

• Piped Isoflo anaesthesia
• Digital x-ray
• Ultrasound machine
• ECG (in-house & external reading)
• Air-driven dental station
• Full biochemistry & haematology lab

Vets Now Southampton is based in our practice, allowing seamless handovers for out-of-hours cases.

Located near New Forest National Park, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Winchester, our practice is accessible by bus and train, with stations in Bitterne.

Why Our People Matter

We value our team and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family policies (maternity/paternity/adoption)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injury cases

Development Opportunities

• £1250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities
• £1250 annual Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Quality Improvement Program

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount scheme
• 5% Employee / 3% Employer pension contribution
• Discounted staff pet care

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary