Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join Animed Veterinary Hospital in Shedfield, a well-established small animal practice handling a large and varied caseload. You’ll work a full-time pattern of 4×10-hour days with a set day off each week, plus a 1:5 weekend rota covering Saturdays and Sundays. If part-time appeals, that’s negotiable too. The practice is conveniently located and commutable from Southampton, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Fareham, Winchester, Petersfield, and throughout Hampshire and East Sussex.

The team is close-knit and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge across multiple clinical disciplines. You’ll find yourself working alongside experienced colleagues, including specialists in diagnostic imaging, cardiology, medicine, endoscopy, and endoscopic surgery. With 16 day vets and 3 night vets on the roster, you’ll never be isolated—there’s always someone to discuss cases with or call upon for support.

If surgical work excites you, this role is tailored for that interest. The practice invests heavily in surgical capabilities and actively encourages vets to develop and refine their skills in this area.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-opinion small animal clinical care across medicine and surgery
• Field clinical questions from reception and client-facing staff, providing timely guidance and support
• Organise and delegate work effectively to nursing and support team members
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, helping them develop confidence and clinical skills
• Contribute to the surgical programme, taking advantage of the practice’s two fully equipped soft tissue theatres (both with laparoscopic capability) and dedicated orthopaedic theatre
• Utilise specialist facilities including the dental suite, imaging suite, and visiting CT services
• Maintain clinical standards and participate in the practice’s journal clubs and professional development activities

Requirements

• Preferably 3–4 years’ post-qualification experience as a veterinary surgeon
• Ability to work independently and hold your own clinically whilst supporting more junior team members
• Strong organisational and delegation skills
• Excellent communication with clients, reception, and clinical staff
• A genuine interest in surgical work (desirable)
• RCVS registration (implied)

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with a buy/sell scheme allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks
• First 5 Years: One extra day of leave per year
• Professional Fees: RCVS, VDS, and subscription fees paid in full
• Continuing Professional Development: Generously funded and actively encouraged, with access to internal and external development courses
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme, First Aid for Mental Health training, and 300+ trained CVS wellbeing champions across the group
• Enhanced Family Pay: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Pension: Automatic enrolment scheme, hassle-free administration
• Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Colleague Discount: On pet products and treatments, including free consults, cost-price drugs, and Animed online pharmacy discount
• Share-Save Scheme: Company share-save scheme available
• Inclusive Culture: Active EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) groups and multiple wellbeing first aiders on site

About the Practice

Animed Veterinary Hospital is a thriving small animal practice part of CVS Group, delivering high-quality first-opinion care to the Southampton and surrounding Hampshire area. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a dedicated orthopaedic theatre, two fully equipped soft tissue theatres with laparoscopic equipment, a double dental suite, a dedicated imaging suite, and access to visiting CT services. Separate wards for dogs, cats, and exotic pets ensure optimal patient care.

The team comprises 16 day vets, 3 night vets, 34 clinical staff, 18 reception staff, and 5 admin support, creating a collaborative and well-resourced environment. The practice actively fosters professional development through journal clubs, team-building activities, and social events, whilst maintaining strong community engagement through client information evenings and open days. CVS Group is committed to being an inclusive workplace where colleagues are supported to be themselves and difference is celebrated.