Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital Practice

Looking for a Small Animal Vet job in a hospital-status practice where you’re genuinely listened to, fully supported, and encouraged to develop your career – all while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in a coastal location?

This is an exciting opportunity for two Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join a large, experienced, and highly collaborative hospital team.

The Role

• First-opinion Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position

• Hospital-status practice with excellent facilities and case load

• Opportunities to tailor the role around your experience and interests

• One role suitable for a vet with advanced surgical/diagnostic experience and leadership aspirations

• Second role ideal for a vet seeking to be part of a skilled, supportive hospital team

• Involvement in clinical meetings, case discussions, and service development

• OOHs included but hybrid OOHs team in place, significantly reducing night workload

• OOHs contribution is negotiable

About You

You’ll be a Small Animal Vet who enjoys working as part of a large, experienced team and values collaboration, clinical discussion, and progressive practice. Whether you’re keen to advance into more complex procedures or simply want to deliver high-quality first-opinion care with excellent support, this role can be shaped around you.

The Practice & Team

• Large SA team of 19 Vets, 21 RVNs, and 3 SVNs

• Multiple certificate and diploma holders, with others currently studying

• Tier-1 hospital facilities including:

  • Ultrasound & digital radiography

  • Dentistry & endoscopy

  • Advanced surgical facilities including laparoscopy

  • ICU

  • Fully equipped in-house laboratory with dedicated technicians

• Provides ophthalmology referral services to surrounding practices

• Weekly visiting Cert AVP (GSAS) for advanced orthopaedics

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £83,000 DOE (this is including OOHs contribution)

• Genuine clinical freedom and strong leadership support

• Generous CPD allowance, with certificate and Advanced Practitioner status actively encouraged

• 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

• Outstanding lifestyle location with beaches, countryside, and outdoor activities including sailing, cycling, walking, and equestrian pursuits

📍 Location: Coastal National Park area, South of England
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
🕓 Hours: Full time (rota built collaboratively to support work-life balance)

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers
📞 01392 793 153
✉️ angel.mason@gvcvets.com