
Flexible hours, no OOH, and a supportive team that actually values work-life balance. Southampton Companion Care is looking for a vet who wants to shape their own schedule while working with interesting cases and an award-winning nursing team.
This is a full-time permanent position with genuine flexibility. Whether you're seeking school-time hours, fewer days with longer shifts, or something entirely different, Southampton Companion Care is open to discussing a working pattern that suits your life. You'll enjoy a role with no out-of-hours commitment, a clear diary structure with 15-minute consults as standard, and a mix of surgery and consultation work.
The practice is ideally located in Southampton with excellent train links to London (just over an hour) and easy access to the New Forest and south coast. You'll be joining a well-established, 17-year-old practice with complete partner ownership and autonomy, led by practice owners Ruth (Vet) and Carly (RVN).
Southampton Companion Care is a 17-year-old independent small animal practice with complete partner ownership. The practice is led by Ruth (Vet) and Carly (RVN), both of whom are fully invested in the team and its future. Ruth and the second vet, Alice, both hold postgraduate certificates in imaging, enabling the practice to offer advanced diagnostic services.
The practice has been awarded Silver Rabbit Friendly Status by the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund for the second consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to rabbit care. As an RCVS accredited training practice, it supports the development of new graduates and ongoing learning for its team. The nursing team is particularly strong, with 6 qualified RVNs, 3 student nurses, and an experienced veterinary care assistant, all delivering excellent patient care.