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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Mainstone Veterinary Clinic, Romsey, Romsey, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Salary up to £70,000 DOE, welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000
Mainstone Practice is a long-established veterinary surgery in Romsey, proudly serving the local community for many years. We’re now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our warm, supportive team and become part of a practice where relationships, continuity of care and teamwork genuinely matter.
A Varied Caseload That Keeps You Engaged
Our patients are primarily cats and dogs, alongside rabbits, small furries and the occasional wildlife case, from hedgehogs to birds of prey. Your week will offer a well-balanced split between consultations and surgery, with a caseload that is varied and interesting. While much of our work is routine, we also manage orthopaedic cases and occasional ECC, ensuring plenty of clinical variety. There are elements of sole charge within the role, so we’re looking for a vet who is confident and comfortable making independent decisions when needed.
Clinical Standards You Can Be Proud Of
We’ve invested heavily in our facilities to support high-quality patient care. The practice is fully equipped with multiparameter monitoring in both theatre and dental, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, syringe drivers, multiple infusion pumps, comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment, a floating X-ray table, and a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography. We also hold Silver Cat Friendly status, with dedicated cat-only clinic times to ensure a calm and considerate experience for feline patients.
A Beautiful Practice Designed Around Care
Set within a charming barn conversion, our purpose-built practice offers a welcoming and well-thought-out environment. You’ll find a bright reception area with separate cat and dog waiting spaces, three consultation rooms including a dedicated RVN consult room, a prep area with theatre, a dental suite with dental X-ray, a separate X-ray room, cattery and kennels, a quiet vet office for admin time, a fully equipped laboratory, and a relaxing staff area. Outside, there’s a lovely garden for breaks and generous on-site parking.
A Working Pattern That Supports Balance
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, working between 8:30am and 7pm, with one in five Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There is no out-of-hours work, and we’re happy to consider part-time applications for the right candidate.
A Supportive Team with Space to Grow
You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced team of six vets, six RVNs and a dedicated client care team. We’re proud to have certificate holders in ophthalmology and ECC and are very open to supporting vets who are interested in working towards a certificate of their own. As an RVN training practice, learning and development are very much part of our culture.
Rooted in the Community
Community involvement is a huge part of who we are. From attending the Romsey Show and Dogstival to visiting local schools and Brownies, hosting open days and supporting events such as the New Forest Show, we’re passionate about building strong connections beyond the practice walls.
Life in Romsey and the Surrounding Area
Romsey is a charming market town on the edge of the New Forest, offering the perfect blend of countryside living and modern convenience. With independent shops, cafés, riverside walks and excellent local schools, it’s a wonderful place to settle. The nearby New Forest National Park provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor adventures, while Southampton and Winchester are within easy reach for city amenities and transport links. For those considering relocation, Romsey offers a welcoming community and an enviable quality of life.
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
Mainstone Veterinary Clinic, Romsey
Mainstone, Romsey, Romsey, SO51 6BA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic 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.