About the Practice
We are seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our well established practice, Beech House, at Bitterne.
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. Beech House is a very short distance from New Forest National Park, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Winchester. The surgery is easily accessible via bus and train with stations for both in Bitterne.
Equipment
Piped Isoflo anaesthesia, Digital x‑ray, Ultrasound machine, ECG (both in‑house & external reading & interpreting), Air‑driven dental station, Laboratory capable of full biochemistry & haematology.
Professional Collaboration
Vets Now Southampton is based in our practice and our Vets can hand over cases directly to the out‑of‑hours team rather than transferring like other local practices.
Work‑Life Balance
We offer a flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours designed to support your work‑life balance.
You will enjoy a 40‑hour week over 4 days with 1 in‑4 Saturday mornings. We are flexible and welcome a candidate wanting to discuss the possibility of a 20‑hour+ per week working pattern to fit their needs as well as the practice needs. No out‑of‑hours as we have Vets Now on site.
Team and Culture
You will be leading a team of 6 vets while supported by 5 registered nurses, 2 student nurses, 1 animal care assistant and 5 receptionists.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Professional Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
* Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
* World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
* £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets
Potential Salary
£0 - £78,000 a year (Up to £78,000 DOE)
Recruitment Process
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
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