Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Hampshire | Up to £60,000 DOE | 4-Day Week | No Night Shifts

Looking for a great GP role with plenty of clinical variety, a supportive team and no night shifts? 🐾

GVC are assisting a well-established, RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Petersfield with the recruitment of a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and experienced team.

With a strong reputation built over many years, the practice has grown into a multi-site team with excellent facilities, modern equipment and a real focus on providing high-quality patient care.

The Role

• Salary up to £60,000, dependent on experience
• Full-time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
• Weekend rota currently around 1 in 4.5, with time off in lieu the following week
• No night shifts – a dedicated night team provides overnight cover
• Varied GP caseload covering both medicine and surgery
• Option for a consult-only or medicine-biased role if preferred
• Opportunity to develop your clinical interests and build on your existing skills
• Supportive team environment with excellent opportunities for CPD and progression

The Clinical Environment

The practice has multiple surgeries across the local area, with modern facilities and access to a wide range of clinical services.

You'll have access to:

• Laparoscopic surgery and endoscopy
• In-house orthopaedic expertise
• Visiting ophthalmology support
• Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
• A dedicated night team to ensure excellent continuity of care
• A large and experienced veterinary and nursing team
• A mobile veterinary service providing home visits for routine care and end-of-life support

About You

We're looking for a confident Small Animal Vet who enjoys a varied GP caseload and is comfortable working independently.

You'll ideally:

• Have experience in small animal practice
• Be confident with consultations and managing your own caseload
• Be comfortable with sole-charge work
• Be able to perform routine/basic surgical procedures
• Have excellent client communication skills
• Enjoy working as part of a larger, collaborative team

Whether you're looking for a traditional all-round GP role or would prefer to focus more heavily on consultations and medicine, the team can offer flexibility around your interests.

The Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance
• CPD and training support
• RCVS membership paid
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Career progression opportunities
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing

Why Petersfield?

Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Petersfield offers a fantastic combination of countryside, independent pubs, cafés and restaurants, alongside excellent transport links.

With direct trains to London Waterloo in around 65 minutes and Portsmouth in around 30 minutes, it's a great location for those wanting easy access to the coast, countryside and city life.

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch with GVC today for a confidential chat about the role and what you're looking for in your next veterinary position. 🐶🐱

Send your CV to Steph today! 

Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069