Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice Ltd, New Milton, New Milton, South East
Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £2,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £2,500
Forest Lodge Vets is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, down-to-earth team. We’re seeking someone who enjoys getting stuck into everyday practice life, values continuity of care and wants to feel genuinely involved in the cases they see and the team they work with.
A Varied Caseload with True Case Continuity
We’re a small animal practice seeing cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and a range of exotic patients, whom are mostly managed by our highly skilled nursing team. You’ll enjoy a good balance between consults and surgery, with the time and autonomy to work cases up properly and see them through from start to finish. Dedicated admin time is built in, allowing you to focus on quality care without feeling rushed.
Clinical Freedom with Excellent Facilities
Our surgical caseload is broad and interesting, including routine procedures, lump removals, foreign bodies, amputations, dentals, TPLOs and other orthopaedic cases. You’ll be well supported with digital X-ray, ultrasound, K-laser, Phovia lamp, dental X-ray, multi-parameter monitoring and an IDEXX-supported in-house lab, alongside our own on-site lab technician. A supportive, experienced nursing team is always on hand to help you develop and grow.
Two Sites, Plenty of Opportunity
The main practice is based in New Milton, with time split between the main site and a branch surgery. There is real scope to be primarily based at the branch if preferred, offering autonomy and the chance to shape and develop the site. The New Milton practice is a converted house with a large extension and an upcoming full refurbishment, featuring a spacious reception, four consult rooms, theatre and prep area, X-ray and dental suite, quiet office and study spaces, a comfortable staff room, on-site parking and a lovely garden that some patients enjoy during warmer months.
Flexible Working That Fits Around Your Life
The role is ideally 40 hours over four days, with a 1:6 Saturday rota (9am–5pm, sole charge). Part-time applications of 20+ hours are warmly welcomed, including school hours or a gradual return to practice. There is no out-of-hours or on-call work.
A Team Invested in Your Development
You’ll join a team of six vets, seven RVNs, an on-site lab technician and a client care team led by our practice director. We have certificate holders in dermatology, dentistry and ECC, with visiting specialists in cardiology, orthopaedics and dentistry, and we’re very open to supporting further certificate study and CPD.
Life in and Around New Milton, Hampshire
New Milton offers an enviable lifestyle for those looking to relocate. Nestled between the New Forest National Park and the stunning south coast, it’s perfect for outdoor lovers, with walking, cycling and beaches all close by. The town itself has great local amenities, while Bournemouth, Southampton and excellent transport links are within easy reach, making it an ideal balance of countryside calm and coastal living.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice Ltd, New Milton
14 Barton Court Road, New Milton, BH25 6NP, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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