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Veterinary Surgeon - Stable, Experienced Team

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Job Description

Up to £65,000 FTE | Full Time Hours | No OOH | Experienced Team

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a varied caseload and diary each day? If so, we’d love to welcome you to join us at Companion Care Winchester.

About us

We’re a locally owned practice with a close-knit team with many years of experience between us!

Led by vet and practice owner Finn, who has a special interest in surgery, with a lot of cases being seen in practice, you’ll also be joining 2 more experienced vets including a certificate holder in medicine and supported by a large nursing team of 7 RVNs and 1 student nurse. Our clinical team are supported by a friendly and professional non-clinical team headed up by Sam, our practice manager and on-site Mental Health First Aider.

The practice itself is designed for more rewarding work. It’s equipped to a very high standard and includes 3 consult rooms as well as large prep area, isolation ward and a dedicated colleague room and kitchen and separate office space

The Role

Our days are varied and interesting, with a steady caseload that includes routine consults which are given 15 minutes as standard and longer where needed, routine surgery, and on the day/emergency appointments also factored into your diary. Our skilled nursing team are always prepared for whatever comes through the door, while our reception team also go above and beyond to support clients, with patient welfare being everyone’s priority.

We’re looking for an experienced vet who:

  • Is confident in a first-opinion setting
  • Is comfortable with occasional sole charge
  • Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team
  • Shares our passion for excellent patient and client care

The role is full time (between 30-40 hrs per week), including 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am-5pm and with no out-of-hours. We’re also happy to offer some flexibility helping to accommodate other commitments where possible.

What We Offer

As part of one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, we can offer excellent career development and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Funded CPD with dedicated time off
  • Certificate support encouraged
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
  • Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Pets at Home and the Vet Group

And there’s more

Located in the charming city of Winchester on the edge of the South Downs National Park, we are conveniently situated just a short walk from the train station and other local transport links, with an array of amenities such as PureGym, Costa, Tesco and Greggs right on our doorstep!

To find out more simply contact Laura on 07790 372441 or email Laura at southvets@vets4pets.com or apply below

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Company benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Dog friendly office
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Compassionate leave
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Health insurance
Mentoring
Learning platform
Personal development budgets
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
Carer’s leave
Shared parental leave
Dog friendly co-working space
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Referral bonus
In house training
Employee recognition scheme
Death in service
Employee discounts
Emergency leave
Relocation packages
Employee assistance programme
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Collaboration spaces
Book swaps
On-site shower
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking
Adoption leave
Coaching
Personal development days
Joining bonus

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