Veterinary Surgeon – Southampton Hospital

<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a Southampton Hospital. This is a chance to work for a charity that provides vital veterinary care to those who could not otherwise afford it, delivering meaningful outcomes for pets and their owners. Flexible full-time or part-time working options are available to suit your lifestyle.</p> <p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide high-quality veterinary care across a wide variety of cases <li>Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and hospital teams <li>Lead by example and share your skills with the wider team <li>Support the charity’s work by promoting client contributions and resource efficiency <li>Adapt to a fast-paced and rewarding hospital environment </ul> <p> <strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon <li>Confident in small animal medicine and surgery <li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills <li>Motivated to work in a charity setting with a wide range of clinical cases <li>Flexible approach to hours and rotas </ul> <p> <strong>Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary: £41,129–£56,491 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) <li>Flexible working options regarding hours and shifts <li>CPD allowance: £1,000 per year plus one week study leave <li>Full RCVS fees paid <li>Internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress &amp; London Vet Show <li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 days <li>Additional Wellbeing Day to use when needed <li>Pension scheme (5–10% contribution) <li>Life assurance (4x annual salary) <li>Employee Assistance Programme &amp; online wellbeing resources <li>Wide range of retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts <li>Visa and relocation support available for eligible candidates </ul> <p> <strong>Location &amp; Accessibility</strong><br /> Southampton Hospital is well equipped with modern facilities, including separate dog and cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and orthopaedic equipment. The hospital offers excellent weekend and out-of-hours arrangements with supportive teams to maintain a healthy work-life balance.</p>