Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive, progressive environment where you can truly thrive? A fantastic Tier 1 First-Opinion Small Animal Hospital in the South of England is looking for a dedicated Vet to join their collaborative and friendly team! 🩺✨

About the Practice & Location: 📍

Nestled in a beautiful part of the South of England, this well-established Tier 1 Small Animal Hospital prides itself on providing progressive, high-quality veterinary care.

The practice is fully equipped with top-tier facilities, including:

• ultrasound & digital radiography 📸

• Advanced dentistry & endoscopy 🦷

• Laparoscopic surgical equipment 🔪

• An in-house ICU 🏥

• A dedicated internal laboratory run by qualified lab technicians 🔬

In addition to first-opinion care, the hospital runs an active Ophthalmology referral service and hosts a weekly visiting Cert AVP surgeon for advanced orthopaedics. It’s a warm, inclusive, and energetic environment where case discussions, clinical meetings, and clinical freedom are genuinely encouraged. 🤝

About the Role & Team: 🩺💬

• Position: Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon

• Team: Working alongside a vibrant, skilled team of Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, PCAs, and Receptionists.

• OOHs / On-Call: Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance! The hospital operates a hybrid OOHs model where a dedicated night team handles the vast majority of overnight care. Your contribution to the OOHs rota is minimal and light—typically only 1-2 nights per month! 🌙✨

About You (To Be Considered) 🎯

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, energy, and fresh ideas to the team.

You should be:

• Clinically Confident: Comfortable with general surgical and medical cases, diagnostic workups, and working with a degree of clinical autonomy 🩺

• A Team Player & Mentor: Enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues 💡

• Client-Focused: Passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with pet owners 🐶🐱

• Growth-Minded: Keen to continuously develop your skills, pursue further qualifications, or deepen your clinical interests 📚

Benefits & Salary: 💰🎁

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience) 💸

• 💳 Fees Covered: RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

• 📚 Exceptional CPD Support: Generous annual CPD allowance, access to 450+ courses, BSAVA library access, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP / PgCert) including exams and paid study leave!

• 🌴 Holiday Allowance: Up to 33 days holiday per year (with the option to buy/sell extra leave)

• 💼 Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution pension

• 🩺 Specialist Support: Access to telemedicine specialists and regional clinical leads for complex case support

• 🧘 Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family leave policies

• 🐾 Perks: 50% staff pet care discount on services, food, and medications

How to Apply: 📩

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? For more details or a confidential chat about this role, please get in touch!

👤 Luke Morris

📧 Email: luke.morris@gvcvets.com

📞 Phone: 01392 793 256

📱 WhatsApp: 07479 954133