Location: Animed Veterinary Hospital, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2JG
Contract: Permanent, Full time – 40 hours per week, 4x 10 hour days with a set day off each week. Weekend rota (1:5 Saturday & Sunday).
Practice Type: First Opinion
At CVS, we put our colleagues first, providing the support needed to deliver the best possible care. From clinical to non‑clinical challenges, you’ll have resources and teams alongside you.
About you
We’re looking for a Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join our Shedfield team. You will lead the surgical process across our group, requiring strong surgical skills and the ability to mentor and support other team members. No line‑management responsibilities are included, but you will work closely with our Senior Vets.
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, committed to delivering outstanding care for patients and owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills, able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop, committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills to manage or lead on different case types.
- A natural mentor and team player, enjoys supporting and inspiring colleagues.
- Client care comes naturally to you, creates a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
- As an experienced vet, brings a strong level of clinical autonomy, comfortable handling a varied caseload, and contributes to shaping clinical standards.
Life at Animed Veterinary Hospital
Animed Veterinary Hospital is a Small Animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs, and receptionists. State‑of‑the‑art facilities include a dedicated orthopaedic theatre, two fully equipped soft tissue theatres (both with laparoscopic equipment), a double dental suite, a dedicated imaging suite, visiting CT, and separate wards for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
Our team of 16 day vets and 3 night vets includes certified holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, Medicine, Endoscopy & Endo surgery. In addition, we have 34 clinical, 18 reception, and 5 admin staff, ensuring plenty of support.
Benefits
When you join our team, you will receive:
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
- Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network, and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications
