Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £42,000 – £70,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An independent small animal veterinary practice in Hampshire is seeking a dedicated and experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join its established and supportive clinical team. This opportunity has become available following the relocation of a long-standing vet to Singapore after five successful years with the practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for clinical freedom, continuity of care, and genuine work-life balance within a highly respected independent practice.

About the Practice

The practice is a proudly independent, first-opinion small animal veterinary practice offering its own out-of-hours service exclusively for registered clients. The team is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining strong client relationships and continuity throughout treatment.

The successful candidate will join an experienced and collaborative team consisting of six Small Animal Vets, skilled Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), and a dedicated support team. The culture is centred around teamwork, clinical excellence, and mutual support.

A unique aspect of the practice culture is its protected Wednesday lunchtime closure, allowing the team dedicated time for CPD sessions, team catch-ups, shared lunches, or simply a well-earned break.

The Veterinary Team

The veterinary team offers a broad range of clinical expertise and professional interests, including:

• A Clinical Director with a GP Certificate in Feline Practice and extensive experience in medicine and surgery
• A Veterinary Surgeon holding a Certificate in Dentistry and Oral Surgery
• A Veterinary Surgeon with an ECC Certificate

The practice has a strong history of developing veterinary careers, with several senior clinicians and directors having progressed internally from new graduates to leadership roles.

Location

Located in Hampshire, the practice offers an outstanding work-life balance with easy access to the New Forest, South Downs, and the South Coast, while London is reachable in just over an hour by train.

The Role

The practice is looking for a personable, team-oriented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is confident delivering high standards of medical and surgical care.

This full-time veterinary role includes:

• 4-day working week averaging approximately 36 hours
• Combination of consultations and surgery
• Minimum of one dedicated operating day per week
• Standard 20-minute consultations
• Shift patterns including:
  • 8am–4pm
  • 9am–5pm
  • 9am–7pm
  • 11am–7pm
• No more than two 7pm finishes per week

Out-of-Hours and Weekend Rota

• Out-of-hours care provided for the practice’s own clients only
• Currently 1 in 6 duty weekends (maximum 1 in 4)
• Saturday consults separate from duty weekends
• Time off in lieu provided for weekends worked
• On-site accommodation available for OOH shifts if preferred
• Clinical Director support always available for backup

The rota has been carefully designed with team input to ensure fairness, sustainability, and genuine downtime.

Benefits

• Salary from £42,000 to £70,000 depending on experience
• Minimum 6 weeks’ holiday, increasing with service
• Generous CPD allowance with funded certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension scheme
• Independent practice with genuine clinical freedom
• Well-equipped veterinary practice including:
  • Digital endoscopy
  • Dental x-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house laboratory
• Established client base with an excellent local reputation
• On-site accommodation for out-of-hours work

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon eligible to work in the UK
• Experience in small animal medicine and surgery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position at present.

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive independent practice where collaboration, clinical standards, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

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Ref no: JOB-58219