Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice serving the Hampshire/Surrey border. You’ll work primarily from one of two larger sites, with time spent at a second branch—allowing you to develop cases and build strong client relationships whilst still enjoying a varied caseload. Based near the beautiful South Downs National Park and within easy reach of the coast, London, Gatwick, and Heathrow, the location offers genuine work-life balance appeal. The role is open to both full-time and part-time candidates, with typical hours of 40 hours over 4 days, Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. The practice welcomes flexibility around working days and hours to suit your needs.

There are no out-of-hours commitments, though you’ll occasionally care for in-patients. In-patient treatment checks are optional and paid separately. This is a role where the team genuinely wants you to enjoy coming to work and feel valued by colleagues and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care across small animal consultations and surgical procedures
• Work-up cases and provide continuity of care across the practice’s two main sites
• Utilise the practice’s diagnostic facilities including ultrasound, digital radiography, dental imaging, and haematology/biochemistry
• Perform surgical work in dedicated theatres with support from a visiting orthopaedic specialist for complex cases
• Contribute to the care and management of hospitalised patients in separate cat and dog wards
• Engage with a supportive clinical team including 1 Clinical Director, 6 Vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 7 Receptionists

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with RCVS registration
• Experience in small animal practice (experienced vets welcomed)
• A commitment to high standards in medicine, surgery, and diagnostics

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Salary & Bonuses: Up to £65,000 DOE, plus up to £2,000 welcome bonus and up to £5,000 relocation allowance; accommodation available
• Development: £1,250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD; access to IVC Evidensia Training Centres and Vetlexicon online resources; £1,250 annual Care Fund
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance; enhanced family-friendly leave and pay; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Support: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Colleague Perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility); retail discounts and cashback offers; reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

Amery Veterinary Group operates three well-equipped surgeries across Alton, Bordon, and Grayshott. The Alton and Bordon clinics are fully equipped for surgical work, case management, and patient hospitalisation, featuring separate cat and dog wards, excellent ultrasound equipment including cardiac probes, IDEXX VetLab stations for same-day diagnostics, digital radiography, high-speed dental handpieces with digital dental radiography at Bordon, and dedicated theatres. A visiting orthopaedic surgeon supports the team with complex surgical cases. Grayshott, the smallest clinic situated in a picturesque village centre, currently offers consultations only.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a global veterinary group with over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries, employing around 41,000 people and caring for approximately 25,000 animals daily. IVC Evidensia is united by the purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners, driving excellence across clinical, operational, and support functions. The practice has been a pillar of its community for many years, believing in a service that enriches and lengthens the special relationship between people and their pets.