Seeking Small Animal Vets – Coastal National Park Location 🐾
Southampton , Hampshire, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Small Animal Veterinarians to join a premier, Hospital-status practice that truly prioritizes the individual needs of its team members. This practice is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where leadership listens from day one, helping to craft a rota that ensures a genuine work-life balance. 🌊
About the Practice & Location: 📍
Situated in a stunning National Park area with a beautiful coastal backdrop, this location is perfect for those who love the outdoors. Whether it’s sailing, cycling, or walking through ancient woodlands, the area offers an incredible lifestyle. The practice itself is a top-tier first-opinion Hospital, boasting a large, collaborative team and an internal laboratory managed by dedicated technicians. 🌳🏖️
About the Role and Team: 🩺
The successful candidates will join a robust team of 19 Vets and 21 RVNs, including several certificate and diploma holders. The hospital is fully equipped with advanced ultrasound, radiography, dentistry, endoscopy, and ICU facilities.
There are two positions available:
- Advanced Practitioner/Surgeon: Ideal for a vet with the experience to undertake complex surgical and diagnostic procedures and a drive for career progression.
- Supportive Clinician: Perfect for a vet who wants to work within a highly skilled team in a dynamic, well-supported environment.
The practice provides its own OOH service, but uses a hybrid OOH vet team to cover the majority of night work, ensuring the remaining contribution is negotiable and not overburdening. 🤝
About You (To be Considered) ✨
The ideal candidates will:
- Bring fresh ideas and a positive energy to a hard-working team.
- Actively contribute to case discussions and clinical meetings.
- Be passionate about providing a progressive veterinary service to a loyal client base.
- Hold a desire to learn, whether that’s through formal certificates or collaborative day-to-day practice. 💡
Benefits: 💰
- Salary: Up to £83,000 per annum (DOE and OOH contribution).
- Holiday: 6 weeks annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
- Longevity Bonus: An extra day of leave each year for the first 5 years.
- Flexibility: Holiday buying scheme (up to 2 weeks per year).
- Development: Generous CPD support, including full backing for Certificate and Advanced Practitioner status.
- Perks: Staff discount scheme and clinical freedom. 🌟
How to Apply: 📩
To discuss this role further or to submit an application, please contact Luke Morris: 📧 luke.morris@gvcvets.com 📞 01392 793 256