Consult Only Vet – Feline Only

About the Role

The Cat Clinic in Southsea is seeking a passionate feline-focused veterinary surgeon for a permanent Saturday-only consulting position. This is a daytime-only role with no on-call or out-of-hours responsibilities – all emergencies are referred to Vets Now from midday onwards, giving you genuine weekday freedom. You’ll work 8:00am to 12:00pm each Saturday, with flexibility to work every week or on a 1:2 or 1:3 rota, and the option to pick up weekday holiday cover if you’d like additional variety.

Southsea offers an exceptional quality of life, blending a vibrant seafront with excellent transport links to Portsmouth’s historic city centre and the wider Hampshire countryside. This is the ideal role for someone seeking a sustainable, predictable schedule that respects your personal time.

You’ll be joining a well-equipped, progressive GP practice with a strong emphasis on routine dentistry and wellness consultations – perfect for building lasting client relationships. The clinic is accredited as an RCVS Practice Standards Clinic and recognised as an ISFM feline-friendly clinic, reflecting its genuine commitment to high-standard cat care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality feline consultations and routine care within a dentistry-focused caseload
• Work collaboratively with an experienced RVN and receptionist every Saturday morning
• Maintain clinical standards in a well-resourced environment with modern diagnostic equipment
• Build and sustain client relationships through excellent everyday GP care
• Refer complex cases appropriately, supported by the practice’s in-house ISFM expertise

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Genuine interest in feline medicine and client communication
• Ability to work confidently and safely in a Saturday consulting environment
• Professional approach to clinical and client-facing work

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £65,000 pro rata, depending on experience, plus up to £2,000 welcome bonus
• Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata), plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding opportunities; £1,250 annual Care Fund allocation
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with employer contribution; Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility); voluntary benefits package; access to retail discounts and cashback; discounted treatment for your own pets at any IVC Evidensia practice
• Clinical Support: Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme

About the Practice

The Cat Clinic, Southsea is a well-established, progressive small animal practice located on the high street in Southsea, South East England. Part of the IVC Evidensia group, the clinic is exceptionally well equipped with IDEXX in-house blood machines, digital dental and standard X-ray, ultrasound, doppler, capnograph and K-laser. It holds dual accreditation as an RCVS Practice Standards Clinic and an ISFM feline-friendly clinic, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in cat care.

The team comprises two veterinary surgeons, five registered veterinary nurses, and a dedicated client care team. The practice maintains in-house ISFM certificate expertise whilst remaining collaborative in its approach to specialist referrals, creating a supportive clinical environment where cat welfare is genuinely prioritised.