Veterinary Surgeon ( Surgical bias ) - Portsmouth

purovets; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join a progressive practice in Portsmouth. Work alongside experienced surgical leaders and perform advanced procedures in a state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy a vibrant coastal city with a generous salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Generous CPD allowance

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
• Ideally holding or working towards a surgical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced surgical procedures alongside specialists.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility with modern equipment.

Skills

Surgical Bias

Orthopaedic Procedures

Soft Tissue Surgery

Education

Surgical Certificate

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon (Surgical Bias) – Portsmouth

• Work alongside a renowned surgical leader with over 25 years of referral level experience!
• Perform advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures—including CBLO, TPLO, laryngeal tiebacks, spinal surgery, and more—alongside a visiting Orthopaedic Diplomate and European Specialist.
• Enjoy a newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility featuring dedicated exotic wards, overnight suites, and cutting edge surgical equipment to support your clinical excellence.
• Earn up to £70,000 per annum (DOE) plus a generous benefits package, all while living and working in vibrant Portsmouth—offering the perfect blend of coast, city, and countryside.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join a thriving and highly progressive practice in Portsmouth—a city that blends coastal charm with rich maritime heritage and vibrant culture.

This is not your average small animal role; you’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the UK’s most advanced surgical minds, including a Senior Vet whose impressive credentials span a GP Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery, GP Cert, and who is on track to become the first person in the UK to hold a GP Diploma in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery. She brings over 25 years of referral level surgical experience to the team.

The practice also collaborates regularly with a visiting Orthopaedic Diplomate and European Recognized Specialist, performing advanced orthopaedic procedures such as CBLO, TPLO, TTA, patella luxation repair, fracture repair, spinal surgeries, and even total hip replacements. You’ll also gain hands on experience with arthroscopy and a wide range of complex soft tissue surgeries including BOAS, laryngeal tiebacks, thoracotomies, TECA/LBOs, and major tumour resections.

With a recent expansion doubling their space, the practice now boasts a dedicated cat/rabbit/exotics clinic, modern surgical suites, and overnight staff facilities—creating a state-of-the-art clinical environment that supports both patients and the team.

Located in Portsmouth, you’ll enjoy life in a dynamic coastal city with award-winning beaches, historic dockyards, independent restaurants, and easy access to the South Downs and the Isle of Wight—making it the perfect place to live, work, and unwind.

This is a unique role for a surgically inclined vet—ideally with a surgical certificate or working towards one—who wants to develop further under outstanding mentorship while playing a vital role in delivering life-changing procedures to patients.

The Rota

• Full time position
• 5 shorter days or 4 long days
• 1:4 Saturday mornings

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref : JOB-53406