Veterinary Surgeon
GP Vets, Basingstoke
Salary up to £75,000 DOE (incl. welcome bonus up to £5,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000, visa sponsorship, 1 month accommodation).
About the role
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our long‑standing, tight‑knitted team at GP Vets. You will work as part of a small, collaborative team of experienced veterinarians, nursing staff and receptionists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide medical and surgical care for a mix of small animal patients, with a caseload mainly consisting of small animals and some exotics.
* Work as a unit with other vets and healthcare staff to deliver comprehensive veterinary services.
* Conduct routine and emergency care, including diagnostics, surgery and post‑operative management.
* Support knowledge development and case study work, and participate in continuous professional development (CPD).
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong medical or surgical bias preferred.
* Evidence of active engagement in CPD and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Schedule & Availability
Typical full‑time position: 40 hours per week, Saturday morning rota, and no out‑of‑hours (OOH) duty. Part‑time applicants are also welcome. Flexible rota patterns are available to suit individual needs.
Location & Facilities
Our ISFM accredited, Silver‑rated Cat Friendly small animal practice is located in Basingstoke, with excellent transport links to M3/M4 and to London. Facilities include separate cat and dog kennels, two consultation rooms, an operated theatre, and advanced diagnostic equipment such as Digital X‑Ray, Idexx ProCyteOne, Catalyst, an Ultrasound machine and dental radiography.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE, welcome bonus up to £5,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000, visa sponsorship, and 1 month accommodation.
* Work‑life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay), Cycle to Work scheme, employee wellbeing initiatives, and non‑accidental injury support.
* Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro‑rata, certificate support, learning opportunities via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding for vets and nurses, £1250 Care Fund per annum, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, and Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
* Additional perks: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway (discounts and cashback on retailers), pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer), discounted staff pet care.
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