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Salary up to £65,000
We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established practice, Beech House, in Bitterne. The role will include a week of evenly shared consulting and operating time.
Work-life balance that works for you
Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours helps you achieve a good work-life balance. We understand everyone has outside commitments and priorities, and we aim to make it easy for you to find the right balance. Whether you want to fix or flex your work patterns, we can accommodate your needs.
You will enjoy a 40-hour week over 4 days with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. We are open to discussing a part-time schedule of 20 hours or more to suit your needs and the practice's requirements. No OOH as we have Vets Now on site.
Join Our Experienced And Collaborative Team
You will be joining a team of 5 Vets and 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 3 Animal Care Assistants and 5 Receptionists. Some team members hold certificates in cardiology and diagnostic imaging. Our team is experienced, welcoming, and diverse, coming from across the local area and beyond.
Our Practice
Beech House is a busy small animal practice with 6 consult rooms, a large theatre, a fully equipped lab, an isolation area, and a separate dog/cat ward.
Equipment at Beech House
* Piped Isoflo anaesthesia
* Digital x-ray
* Ultrasound machine
* ECG (in-house & external reading)
* Air-driven dental station
* Full biochemistry & haematology lab
Vets Now Southampton is based in our practice, allowing seamless handovers for out-of-hours cases.
Located near New Forest National Park, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Winchester, our practice is accessible by bus and train, with stations in Bitterne.
Why Our People Matter
We value our team and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional holiday for your birthday
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family policies (maternity/paternity/adoption)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Support for non-accidental injury cases
Development Opportunities
* £1250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid pro-rata
* Certificate support
* Learning via IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon
* Research funding opportunities
* £1250 annual Care Fund for Vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Program
* Quality Improvement Program
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits discount scheme
* 5% Employee / 3% Employer pension contribution
* Discounted staff pet care
Position Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Veterinary
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