An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a Southampton Hospital. This is a chance to work for a charity that provides vital veterinary care to those who could not otherwise afford it, delivering meaningful outcomes for pets and their owners. Flexible full-time or part-time working options are available to suit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across a wide variety of cases
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and hospital teams
• Lead by example and share your skills with the wider team
• Support the charity’s work by promoting client contributions and resource efficiency
• Adapt to a fast-paced and rewarding hospital environment

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident in small animal medicine and surgery
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Motivated to work in a charity setting with a wide range of clinical cases
• Flexible approach to hours and rotas

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: £41,129–£56,491 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
• Flexible working options regarding hours and shifts
• CPD allowance: £1,000 per year plus one week study leave
• Full RCVS fees paid
• Internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress & London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Additional Wellbeing Day to use when needed
• Pension scheme (5–10% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme & online wellbeing resources
• Wide range of retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts
• Visa and relocation support available for eligible candidates

Location & Accessibility
Southampton Hospital is well equipped with modern facilities, including separate dog and cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and orthopaedic equipment. The hospital offers excellent weekend and out-of-hours arrangements with supportive teams to maintain a healthy work-life balance.