Job Description
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital Practice
Looking for a Small Animal Vet job in a hospital-status practice where you’re genuinely listened to, fully supported, and encouraged to develop your career - all while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in a coastal location?
This is an exciting opportunity for two Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join a large, experienced, and highly collaborative hospital team.
The Role
* First-opinion Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position
* Hospital-status practice with excellent facilities and case load
* Opportunities to tailor the role around your experience and interests
* One role suitable for a vet with advanced surgical/diagnostic experience and leadership aspirations
* Second role ideal for a vet seeking to be part of a skilled, supportive hospital team
* Involvement in clinical meetings, case discussions, and service development
* OOHs included but hybrid OOHs team in place, significantly reducing night workload
* OOHs contribution is negotiable
About You
You’ll be a Small Animal Vet who enjoys working as part of a large, experienced team and values collaboration, clinical discussion, and progressive practice. Whether you’re keen to advance into more complex procedures or simply want to deliver high-quality first-opinion care with excellent support, this role can be shaped around you.
The Practice & Team
* Large SA team of 19 Vets, 21 RVNs, and 3 SVNs
* Multiple certificate and diploma holders, with others currently studying
* Tier-1 hospital facilities including:
o Ultrasound & digital radiography
o Dentistry & endoscopy
o Advanced surgical facilities including laparoscopy
o ICU
o Fully equipped in-house laboratory with dedicated technicians
* Provides ophthalmology referral services to surrounding practices
* Weekly visiting Cert AVP (GSAS) for advanced orthopaedics
Why Apply?
* Salary up to £83,000 DOE (this is including OOHs contribution)
* Genuine clinical freedom and strong leadership support
* Generous CPD allowance, with certificate and Advanced Practitioner status actively encouraged
* 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
* Outstanding lifestyle location with beaches, countryside, and outdoor activities including sailing, cycling, walking, and equestrian pursuits
Location: Coastal National Park area, South of EnglandEmployment Type: PermanentHours: Full time (rota built collaboratively to support work-life balance)
To apply or learn more, contact:Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers01392 793 153 ️ angel.mason@gvcvets.com