Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

This is a full-time veterinary surgeon position with Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, a busy small animal practice close to Andover town centre. The role offers flexibility with shift patterns ranging from early finishes at 1:00pm through to later finishes at 7:00pm, and a manageable 1:5 weekend rota with on-call vets only required on-site between 8:30am and 12:30pm on Saturdays. You'll work across a varied and rewarding caseload, contributing to the clinical culture and development of colleagues around you.

The practice runs its own 24-hour emergency service, giving you continuity of patient care and exposure to a wide variety of medical and surgical cases that support ongoing clinical development. The team is friendly and close-knit, with a strong emphasis on positive mental health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across routine medical and surgical cases
• Collaborate with the wider practice team, including nursing staff and veterinary colleagues
• Develop your clinical skills and interests within areas including advanced surgery, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, internal medicine, behaviour and diagnostic imaging
• Support the ongoing development of colleagues, particularly veterinary nurses in this training practice
• Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice through knowledge sharing and professional practice
• Participate in the practice's own out-of-hours service on an agreed rota basis

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current or eligible registration with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Generous out-of-hours incentive scheme
• Time off provided following on-call shifts, dependent on working hours
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles

About the Practice

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The clinic is RCVS Practice Standard accredited and regularly inspected by the college, with approval as a high-standard clinic with well-trained staff and safe, modern equipment. Located close to Andover town centre with large, easily accessible car parking and full disabled access and facilities.

The practice runs its own 24-hour emergency service, ensuring clients are always seen by one of their own vets on-premises. It is also an excellent training practice for veterinary nurses. Clinical interests and expertise span advanced surgery, advanced veterinary care, anaesthesia, behaviour, ophthalmology, chiropractic, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics and internal medicine. Facilities include digital X-ray and state-of-the-art dental radiography, endoscopy and bronchoscopy equipment, K-Laser and multi-parameter monitoring, dedicated ophthalmology equipment, a separate cat ward and cat theatre, and Gold Standard Cat Friendly Practice accreditation.