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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Shield Veterinary Centre, Southampton, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Welcome bonus of up to £5,000, Relocation allowance of up to £5,000
Shield Vets is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, well-established team. This role is ideal for a confident GP vet who enjoys all aspects of first-opinion practice and is keen to play an active role in mentoring and supporting our new graduate vets as they develop their skills.
A Caseload with Variety and Balance
Our patients are predominantly cats and dogs, alongside rabbits, small furries and the occasional wildlife case brought in by the public. The caseload has a slight bias towards consultations, supported by two dedicated operating mornings each week. If you are an experienced vet who prefers a consult-only role, we are very open to accommodating this.
Well-Equipped for Quality Clinical Care
Theatre work is largely routine, with a strong emphasis on thorough medical work-ups where appropriate. You will have access to excellent facilities including dental X-ray and dental equipment, digital X-ray, multi-parameter monitoring, ultrasound and a full IDEXX in-house laboratory, allowing you to practice confidently and to a high standard.
A Welcoming and Practical Practice Setting
The role will be primarily based at our Bishop’s Waltham branch, with occasional shifts at Hedge End. Bishop’s Waltham is a converted bungalow with a spacious extension, offering separate cat and dog waiting areas, two consult rooms, a theatre and prep area, kennels, isolation facilities, a cosy staff room and on-site parking.
Working Patterns That Respect Your Time
Full-time vets work four days per week with a fixed day off, covering 8am–6pm or 9am–7pm shifts. Saturday mornings are sole charge on a 1:4 rota from 8am–12pm. There is no out-of-hours or on-call work, and part-time applications of 20+ hours per week are welcome.
A Supportive Team with Development in Mind
You’ll join a team of six vets, nine RVNs and a dedicated client care team. We already have a vet holding a Feline Practice GP Certificate and are very open to supporting further certificate study.
Life in and Around Southampton
Living near Southampton offers the best of both worlds. With easy access to the New Forest, the South Downs and the coast, it’s perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors. At the same time, Southampton provides vibrant city life, excellent transport links, shopping, dining and cultural attractions, making it a fantastic place to live and work.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS Fees
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Shield Veterinary Centre
Victoria Road, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1DJ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.