Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

VetSeekers
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Portsmouth, Hampshire
Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a friendly and well-organised practice on the South Coast? We are currently working with a fantastic small animal practice seeking a confident and team-oriented Vet to join their growing team.
The Role:
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Busy but well-structured caseload with a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
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15-minute consults as standard, with longer consults for complex cases or new team members
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Strong collaborative environment – always someone available for a second opinion
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Full-time and part-time applications welcome
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Full-time: 39 hours per week, including 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am–12pm)
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Part-time: Ideally 3 days per week, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
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Paid overtime and protected admin time
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No out-of-hours (OOH) commitments
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Supportive and flexible team environment
What they are looking For:
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A solid background in general practice
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Excellent communication skills and a team player mindset
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A genuine passion for delivering high-quality veterinary care
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All experience levels considered – support available for less experienced applicants
What's on Offer:
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Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
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£2,000 welcome bonus (for direct applicants, paid after successful probation)
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28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 2 years' service
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No OOH work required
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Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
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Dedicated CPD allowance with time off – support towards certificates encouraged
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Life assurance (4x annual salary)
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Contributory pension scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Exclusive colleague rewards hub – discounts online and in-store, including pet retail
Must haves:
- RCVS Registered & Qualified or soon to be.
- Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Have excellent verbal / written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the VS Team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
Please quote job reference: 25-44971
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Vet Seekers established in 2016 and are a Multi-Award-Winning Specialist Veterinary Recruitment Agency (2019, 2020, 2021) and act as an employment business & an employment agency for the supply of locum and permanent staff for the veterinary industry across the UK and Overseas.
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